Production Scheduler

Amico Group of Companies; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Production Scheduler (6 month contract) - Amico Corporation
Richmond Hill, ON

Would you like to work for a global company that is dedicated to personal career growth? Amico Corporation is a leading manufacturer of Medical Equipment with 9 manufacturing facilities employing over 1100 people across North America. We are currently seeking a Production Scheduler to join our team.

The successful candidate will be energetic, eager, driven, and able to deal with competing demands and timelines. Students are welcome to apply.

Please note this is a 6-month contract opportunity with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the delivery of an executable Production Scheduling Plan that meets business objectives while maximizing production efficiency
• Ensure a smooth workflow of orders from the release of production documents to shipping – paying particular concern to production load, capacity, plant efficiencies, and customer service
• Work closely with the Production Manager to identify and address capacity constraints
• Act as a liaison between Production, PM, CSR, Material Handling, and Purchasing departments
• Anticipate future bottlenecks, extract data and coordinate with production supervisors to allocate resources during production surges
• Identify and report capacity and/or material supply problems well in advance and convey purchasing requisition for material procurement
• Attend and take an active role in weekly and daily production meetings with the Production Manager and Production supervisors to review and monitor production progress on a daily basis as compared to the schedule
• Assist Production Manager in various continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare reports regarding production loads, capacities, demand, etc.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Combination of experience and relevant training will be considered
• Diploma in relevant field (manufacturing/production scheduling/supply chain management) an asset
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a requirement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated positive attitude, initiative, and the ability to work well with others under minimal supervision
• High level of interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively, build teams and work within/lead cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills and project planning skills
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills needed for strategic thinking and planning
• Ability to work with tight deadlines, multi-task and follow up.

*Only selected candidates will be contacted.