Production Scheduler

Arrow Manufacturing Group; Stratford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Virtual healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness membership

Work boots & safety glasses program

Deferred Profit Sharing

RRSP Match

Life and travel insurance

Attendance Bonus & Profit Sharing

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group in Stratford, Ontario is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and manage production schedules to meet customer demand efficiently.

You will create and maintain master schedules using ERP, coordinate with sales, purchasing, and manufacturing, and monitor labour, materials, and capacity to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes accuracy of data, proactive communication of risks, and contributing to continuous improvement in production planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration is an asset; equivalent industry experience with planning/inventory is also relevant.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production plan & master schedule per customer demand using ERP system.
• Plan and prepare production schedules daily, weekly, and monthly with sales, accounting, purchasing and manufacturing to meet forecasts.
• Keep production priorities current and accurate while coordinating a cross-functional production control team.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure labour, material, and operational inputs support the schedule.
• Forecast plant load and short-term/long-term capacity availability.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP systems

Inventory management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration (asset)

Job description

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Groupis an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Group Division:

AOR Stratford was established 100 years ago, and developing our people has been a core function and commitment of our business. Our culture is built on safety, integrity, and a commitment to partnering with our customers. We offer our people a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, and the opportunity to implement innovative ideas.

At ourStratford Facility,we fabricate and assemble components for heavy truck, defense and off-road equipment companies. We feature fitting and welding, metal forming, saw cutting, painting, assembly departments, and manufacture everything from small components to large structures, sheet metal to heavy plate.

Position Summary:

The Production Scheduler works with Arrow team members to plan and prepare production schedules, ensuring products are manufactured and delivered in a cost-efficient and timely manner.

Key areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Creation and maintenance of production plan & master schedule per customer demand using ERP system
• Plans & prepared production schedules on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, working with sales/accounting/purchasing and manufacturing departments to meet sales forecasts
• Keep production priorities current, complete, and accurate while maintaining a cross-functional production control team
• Work cross-functionally to ensure all labour, material, and operational inputs can support the aligned schedule
• Generate plant forecasting of load and both short-term and long - term available capacity.
• Generate Master Production Schedules and Manufacturing Orders, forecasting inventory requirements, optimizing inventory levels as well as helping the organization evaluate and implement an inventory management ERP system
• Review sales forecasts, customer demands, and schedule production batches based on inventory levels and production lead time
• Responsible for accurate raw materials, WIP and finished goods inventory levels; accuracy of product data for finished product
• Advises management of the status of work in progress and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
• Create and/or organize a production schedule daily and also make sure that every output (level) is recorded appropriately in the correct system
• Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to scheduling are properly handled and resolved

Education

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• 2+ years of previous work-related experience in job related field
• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration is an asset, or equivalent industry experience with a background in planning, supply chain, inventory management and other related fields.

What We Offer – Your Benefits Package

At Arrow, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, finances, and future.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one!
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boots and prescription safety glasses program
• Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Attendance Bonus & Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount Program

Time Off & Culture

• Three weeks vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates please note, we do not use AI for application screening.

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