Production Scheduler: SAP/MRP Expert

Poly Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytainers is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain daily production schedules, optimize resources and inventories, and work cross-functionally to meet customer requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring schedules, addressing delivery risks, and coordinating with various departments to ensure on-time shipments, with a focus on continuous improvement and accurate master data maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing production control/finite scheduling experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Minimum 3 years of SAP experience within a planning function; ePPDS experience is an asset.
• High School Diploma required; college education is an asset.
• Knowledge of injection molding and plastic printing technology is an asset.
• Strong production planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and MRP systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute daily production schedules, balancing production efficiency with customer requirements.
• Monitor schedule attainment and address issues that could impact customer deliveries.
• Review customer demand and identify potential production or material constraints in advance.
• Maintain and optimize inventory levels based on demand, service requirements and production capabilities.
• Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports.
• Identify capacity constraints and recommend solutions to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance/overhauls with Production and Maintenance to minimize impact on production.
• Develop “what-if” production scenarios when required.
• Communicate scheduling changes and delivery impacts with Customer Service, Quality, Sales and other departments.
• Support master-data maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing scheduling

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

College education

Tools

SAP

ePPDS

MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

Polytainers is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain daily production schedules, optimize resources and inventories, and work cross-functionally to meet customer requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring schedules, addressing delivery risks, and coordinating with various departments to ensure on-time shipments, with a focus on continuous improvement and accurate master data maintenance.