Production Scheduler

NOVOLEX; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Scheduler to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth. In this dynamic role, you will create and manage production schedules, ensuring timely delivery while optimizing inventory levels. You will collaborate closely with various teams to implement best practices in demand and supply planning, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainability and community engagement. With a focus on employee well-being, this role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement and professional development. Join a team where your contributions matter and make a real impact in the industry.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth options

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in supply planning or production scheduling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules based on demand and capacity.
• Identify and recommend solutions to production line bottlenecks.
• Support inventory strategy development aligned with company goals.

Skills

Supply planning

Production scheduling

Data analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

The Production Scheduler ensures that production schedules are created and completed on time, and within budget. Plays a key role in the overall business growth and inventory reduction strategies. Works closely with the functional leaders and site materials teams to ensure best practices are implemented in demand planning, inventory planning, production planning, and supply planning, with linkage to site financials

• Create short to mid term production schedule for all items in scheduling systems based on total order/ demand and available capacity
• Actively monitor impact to production schedule for material availability to fill order on time
• Identify, devise and recommend solutions on the production line and capacity restrictions to proactively plan and eliminate bottlenecks to availability
• Schedule production in coordination with manufacturing, maintenance, machine and tools maintenance, and/or overhaul plans
• Act as the key contact point for customer service, manufacturing and material planners to provide solution or guidance for all queries/ conflicts
• Continuously evaluate and adjust as necessary inventory buffers based on demand variability, desired customer service levels and process capabilities
• Identify process improvement opportunities and provide recommended solutions
• Generate and deliver analysis and presentations as required by management
• Support the development of inventory strategies and plans per the company goals and objectives
• Other duties as assigned by management

What We Need From You

• Post-secondary education; ideally with a focus on Supply chain/ operations
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in Supply planning/ production scheduling
• Proficient with various computer applications such as Microsoft, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
• Able to develop reports by extracting, manipulating, and analyzing data from various sources
• Good understanding of product routings, bill of materials structures and demand sources
• Able to work with vast source of data to derive concise., factful and timely decision
• Must possess the ability to work well under pressure in a team environment and relate to people in a professional and mature way. Strong work ethic is required
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, growth environment with many competing priorities and deadlines

What You'll Get From Us

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.