Production Scheduler

Russel Metals; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Benefits program

Pension plan

Growth opportunities

Incentive programs

Job summary

Russel Metals in Cambridge, ON is seeking a Production Scheduler to manage the production schedule from the office and the plant. You will create and maintain daily, weekly and long-term schedules by analyzing raw materials availability, order volumes, labour, and capacity.

You will collaborate with Production, Sales and Shipping to ensure on-time shipments, resolve bottlenecks, and identify improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in production scheduling or planning.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems (Metalware).
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production schedule from the office and the plant.
• Communicate and carry out the production plan.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly and long-term schedules considering materials, orders, labour and capacity.
• Help resolve bottlenecks and suggest continuous improvement ideas.
• Support on-time shipment by identifying alternative actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Sales and Shipping to meet customer service needs.
• Coordinate with operators and material handlers.
• Utilize off-cuts and damaged material for processing opportunities.
• Develop and manage KPIs (KPIs).
• Demonstrate ownership and customer service mindset.

Skills

Production scheduling

Excel

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.For a more detailed look into the Cambridge facility check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSdxQZYkM-g

Reasons to Join Our Team!

• Profit-sharing plan
• Benefits program
• Pension plan
• Development and Growth Opportunities
• Various incentive and recognition programs

We are currently seeking a motivated and results oriented individual for the position ofProduction Schedulerwithin ourCambridge, ONBranch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage the production schedule from both the office and the plant;
• Ensure the plan in place is communicated and carried out;
• Create and maintain daily, weekly and long-term production schedules by analyzing the availability of raw materials, order volumes, labour availability and production capacity requirements;
• Assist in resolving production capacity bottlenecks and constraints, and suggest continuous improvement ideas to increase efficiency;
• Assist in determining alternative actions to maintain on-time shipment schedules;
• Collaboration with Production, Sales and Shipping to ensure customer service requirements are met;
• Liaison with production operators and material handlers;
• Utilize off-cuts and damaged material for processing opportunities;
• Assist with the development, implementation and management of key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Display a sense of ownership and responsibility and exhibit a customer service mentality toward supporting customers.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in production scheduling or planning (preferred);
• Previous experience with ERP and MRP systems; Metalware;
• Highly proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Detail oriented and able to effectively manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary range: $50,000 - $58,000

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.