Production Scheduler

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Benefits program

Pension plan

Development and Growth Opportunities

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Russel Metals in Cambridge, ON is seeking a Production Scheduler to coordinate the production plan from the office and the plant, ensuring on-time shipment and efficient use of materials. You will create and maintain daily, weekly and long-term schedules by analyzing material availability, order volumes, labor, and capacity; collaborate with Production, Sales and Shipping to meet customer requirements.

This role offers a profit-sharing plan, benefits, a pension, and opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in production scheduling or planning.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems (Metalware).
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• 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 by analyzing material availability, order volumes, labor, and capacity requirements.
• Assist in resolving production capacity bottlenecks and suggest improvements to increase efficiency.
• Assist in determining alternative actions to maintain on-time shipment schedules.
• Collaborate with Production, Sales and Shipping to meet customer service requirements.
• Liaise with production operators and material handlers.
• Utilize off-cuts and damaged material for processing opportunities.
• Assist with development, implementation and management of KPIs.
• Display ownership and customer service mindset toward supporting customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Excel

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 of Production Scheduler within our Cambridge, ON Branch.

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.