Senior Production Planner

Elby Professional Recruitment; Milton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks Vacation

Comprehensive benefits from day one

RRSP matching after 1 year

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is seeking a Senior Production Planner to own the scheduling function in an on-site, fast-paced environment. You will lead daily scheduling activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive schedule adherence to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production planning, strong ERP/MRP experience, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production planning or a similar role.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork capabilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and oversee the production schedule to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead scheduling meetings and assign ownership with clear completion dates.
• Identify bottlenecks, material shortages, and capacity constraints and implement recovery plans.
• Communicate schedule status and changes to stakeholders with impact assessments.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Ownership & accountability

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Production Planner who is a strong communicator, enjoys problem-solving, and takes ownership of the scheduling function.

This individual will lead daily scheduling activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, proactively address production challenges, and drive schedule adherence in an on-site, fast-paced environment.

What or client has to offer:

• Competitive Salary range of $90,000 to $100,000
• 3 Weeks Vacation
• Comprehensive benefits coverage effective on your first day.
• RSP matching after one year.

Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and oversee the production schedule to ensure on-time delivery, optimize resource utilization, and achieve inventory and operational performance targets. Maintain schedule integrity by enforcing a locked scheduling process, managing controlled change requests, assessing impacts, and securing required approvals prior to implementation. Lead the production scheduling meetings, reviewing schedule status, resolving issues, and assigning clear ownership and completion dates for all action items. Monitor schedule execution daily, proactively identifying bottlenecks, material shortages, capacity constraints, and potential delays to minimize disruptions and maintain production flow. Proactively communicate schedule status, risks, and changes to stakeholders while developing timely recovery plans for production disruptions, including material shortages, resource constraints, rework, and design holds, with clear impact assessments, recovery options, and actionable recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years in a similar role with production planning and project management experience. Strong knowledge of capacity planning, finite scheduling, and ERP/MRP systems. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments. Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities, with experience managing changing priorities and operational challenges. Highly organized, self-motivated, and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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