Production Planner Specialist

Trench Group; Pickering; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Group health benefits

Pension plan

Bonus

Job summary

Trench Group in Ontario is seeking a Production Planner Specialist to join the Factory Loading & Material Management team. The role focuses on long- and short-term scheduling, coordinating with Sales, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure on-time production.

The incumbent will manage the master schedule, monitor production sequences, and support cross-functional teams to optimize material flow and capacity utilization. Experience with SAP MM/PP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities; ability to work on the shop floor.
• Proficiency with SAP MM and/or PP modules; MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term planning by assessing factory capacity and parts to confirm delivery dates for opportunities, quotes, and orders.
• Coordinate short-term scheduling to align resources and achieve target production levels.
• Identify bottlenecks and lead capacity-alignment actions to meet performance targets.
• Maintain and communicate production plans for lines and suppliers; monitor daily/weekly performance.
• Retro-feed the master schedule with constraints to keep the Master Production Plan calibrated.

Skills

Negotiation and communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Shop floor thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP MM/PP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Planner Specialist

On-site | Full time | Mid-level (3+ years)

About us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. But we are more than just a company. We are a force for change, committed to advancing the energy sector through cutting‑edge technology and sustainable practices. We genuinely care about continuous improvement, and our dynamic workplace values attention to detail and adaptability, fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion where everyone is respected and truly valued.

Our Values

• Trust
• Responsibility
• Excellence
• Navigating Change
• Candor
• Humility

Overview

We are seeking a Production Planner Specialist to join our Factory Loading & Material Management team, and more specifically to our Planning and Scheduling group. In this role, you will be responsible for long and short‑term scheduling activities and support all production planning activities. The incumbent will also be the main communication point to address and manage all production plans on the shop floor and coordinate the activities with some key internal and external suppliers.

Your Tasks:

• Leading long‑term planning activities by assessing factory capacity and load, and critical parts to confirm delivery dates for new opportunities, quotes, and orders, while working closely with Sales and Engineering.
• Leading all the activities regarding short‑term scheduling activities synchronizing all the resources to achieve the planned production output levels.
• Leading capacity assessments and bottleneck identification to implement resource‑alignment actions that support the achievement of operational performance targets.
• Maintaining and communicating production plans for assigned lines, outsourced suppliers, and related areas, ensuring close monitoring of the production sequence and consistent follow‑up on daily and weekly performance to guarantee on‑time start and completion of all activities.
• Supporting production to maintain the schedule and assisting the Factory Loading & Material Management team in all areas.
• Performing retro feeding the master schedule with the relevant information (constraints, limitations, restrictions, and various production issues) to ensure that the Master Production Plan is calibrated and adjusted accordingly aiming on time delivery in medium/long‑term horizon.
• Supporting cross‑functional teams (Finance, Production, and Warehouse) in ensuring accurate control and tracking of raw material, work‑in‑progress and finished goods inventory.
• Ensuring cross functional relationships and consistency of planning across multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinating all manufacturing planning tasks, assisting in scheduling work orders for the manufacturing department, and utilizing the ERP system.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in planning activities, production engineering, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Preferably with knowledge of coordination and logistic activities for synchronizing the different departments involved in a production process.
• Negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
• Ability to work on the shop floor of their time to ensure that the short‑term plans are well communicated.
• Preferable proficient in using SAP MM and/or PP modules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point).

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is CAD $60000 - $100000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job‑related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward‑looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility
Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation.