Production Scheduler - Production Planning

AirBoss Defense Group; Kitchener; Presencial; CAD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AirBoss Defense Group seeks a Production Scheduler to plan daily, weekly, and monthly production aligned with orders, forecasts, and inventory. You will coordinate across production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure feasible schedules and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in production scheduling, strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills, and a focus on continuous improvement within a rubber/plastics or related manufacturing environment.

Formación

• Minimum required post-secondary education in a related field.
• 2–5 years of production scheduling experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, capacity planning and inventory control.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on orders, forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure feasibility of schedules.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules to address delays or shortages.
• Prioritize work orders to meet delivery deadlines and customer requirements.
• Analyze capacity constraints and propose throughput improvements.
• Ensure materials are available to support planned production.
• Track KPIs such as on-time delivery and schedule adherence.
• Communicate schedule changes to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement in planning and workflow optimization.
• Maintain accurate records in ERP/MRP systems.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Educación

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field

Herramientas

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

S&OP process

Descripción del empleo

Production Scheduler - Production Planning

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure schedule feasibility and alignment
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address delays, equipment issues, or material shortages
• Prioritize work orders to meet delivery deadlines and customer requirements
• Analyze capacity constraints and recommend solutions to improve throughput and efficiency
• Ensure raw materials, compounds, and components are available to support planned production
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and production efficiency
• Communicate schedule changes and updates to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning and workflow optimization
• Maintain accurate records in ERP/MRP systems

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in production scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing environment (rubber/plastics experience is an asset)
• Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and inventory control
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Experience with S&OP process is an asset
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various departments
• Adaptability and ability to respond quickly to changing production demands

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing plant environment (rubber processing facility)
• Exposure to noise, heat, and industrial equipment
• Primarily office-based with regular time spent on the production floor

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company health and safety policies and procedures
• Participate in safety training and promote a safe working environment
• Report any hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions immediately