Production Scheduler

CTDI Careers; Oakville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team oriented workplace

Health, Dental, Vision, & Prescription

Paid holidays, vacation, & sick/pers

RRSP

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CTDI in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a Production Scheduler to create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly schedules based on demand forecasts, orders, and inventory. You will collaborate with production supervisors, purchasing, and warehouse teams to align schedules with material availability and capacity.

You will monitor progress, adjust plans for downtime or shortages, analyze capacity, generate reports, and support continuous improvement while ensuring quality and compliance with ERP

Qualifications

• 2+ years in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and lead times.
• Attention to detail to keep schedules accurate and realistic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office for reporting.
• Able to balance priorities with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and warehouse teams to align schedules with material availability.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to address downtime, shortages, or demand changes.
• Analyze capacity and recommend workflow improvements to reduce bottlenecks.
• Generate and distribute regular production reports for management review.
• Coordinate with quality control to ensure compliance and quality standards.
• Maintain scheduling data in ERP or production management systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process efficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel (pivot tables)

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with production supervisors, purchasing, and warehouse teams to align schedules with material availability and workforce capacity.
• Monitor progress against schedules and adjust as needed to address equipment downtime, material shortages, or changes in demand.
• Analyze production capacity and recommend workflow improvements to reduce bottlenecks.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to relevant departments to ensure transparency and minimize disruptions.
• Coordinate with quality control to ensure products meet compliance and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data within ERP or production management systems.
• Generate and distribute regular production reports for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned, in alignment with the needs of the warehouse and the business it supports.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and lead times.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail to ensure schedules are accurate and realistic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and the full Microsoft Office Suite to support reporting and daily operations.
• Adapts quickly to meet changing priorities and manages time effectively, balancing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in managing a demanding workload, prioritizing tasks, and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Ability to strategically analyze complex situations and develop well-considered plans.
• Applies analytical skills to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage others.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset and a focus on results and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working in a high-volume distribution, manufacturing, technical service (i.e. testing and repair) or forward/reverse logistics operation.

Educational Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected further consideration will be contacted.

CTDI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

By applying, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.

This is an active vacancy.

You will love working in our family-oriented company! When you join our family, you will enjoy perks such as:

• Weekly pay
• Positive, team-oriented, inclusive workplace
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, & sick/personal time

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• RRSP
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement