Production Scheduler (2025-4046)

POLYVANTIS; Long Sault; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

POLYVANTIS seeks a detail-oriented Production Scheduler to manage production schedules efficiently. The role involves collaboration with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams, requiring strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ideal candidates will have a background in production or supply chain environments, promoting operational efficiency for critical customer orders.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or supply chain environments.
• Basic understanding of production processes and scheduling concepts.
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing short-term production schedules across multiple lines.
• Balancing customer needs with production capabilities.
• Ensuring on-time completion of critical customer orders.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

A career at POLYVANTIS provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material player with some of the most coveted and iconic brands in the industry – such as PLEXIGLAS for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products and LEXAN for polycarbonate sheets and films. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we offer unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheets and films for air and rail, automotive, building and construction, electrical, healthcare and security, and lighting and signage markets.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Scheduler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and managing short-term production schedules (4-week horizon) across multiple production lines. You will work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure efficient operations while balancing customer needs with production capabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or supply chain environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (creating formulas, charts, and basic data analysis)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with various teams.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions quickly.
• Basic understanding of production processes and scheduling concepts
  
  

Preferred:

• 5-8 years of experience as an operator in polycarbonate extrusion manufacturing
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, or related field
• Experience with SAP and APO planning modules
• Knowledge of make-to-order manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success in improving production efficiency.
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory management.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends for continuous improvement.
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• Achieving high schedule adherence rates (measured by plan vs. actual completion)
• Ensuring on-time completion of critical customer orders
• Developing realistic production schedules that optimize line efficiency.
• Anticipating potential issues and implementing proactive solutions
• Contributing to improved customer service and operational efficiency
  
  

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday- Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.