Production Planner (12 Months Contract)

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager – Production Planning and Internal Logistics, the Production Planner (12 months contract) is responsible for scheduling, coordinating production, planning and prioritization of operations to ensure maximum efficiency to satisfying customer requirements. This position is a key role in ensuring the smooth and cost-efficient flow throughout the supply chain.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Scheduling customer demand with capacity and part supply in mind.
• Create daily/weekly/monthly production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Coordinate production of external/internal materials needs.
• Manage inventory levels and ordering of parts needed preventing unplanned production downtime.
• Develop process improvements to achieve company quality, inventory, and on-time KPI’s.
• Problem Solving and LPS activities for continuous improvement.
• Update and communicate with sales team regularly.
• Closely communicate with Internal/External Logistics, Production Operations, Sourcing, Engineering, Quality and Shipping to execute plans as scheduled.
• Maintain part data integrity and set-up within the ERP system.
• Take corrective actions to expedite customer requirements as required.
• Monitoring production capacity to report accurate lead-times.
• Daily duties will include tracking work orders, monitoring priorities and delivery dates, reviewing production and shipment schedules, updating labour and machine. build times and completing status reports for production progress and work in process.
• Enter and maintain accurate forecasting to drive requirements.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• APICS certification considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient in MS applications, MRP software, Oracle and other relevant software.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, process improvement and inventory management.
  
  

Physical Effort

Normal or frequent moderate physical effort required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. Involves standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 5kg/11lbs.

Work Environment

Acceptable working environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of every day expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

Benefits

Celebrating a Century of Innovation.S&C has been around for over 100 years, and we help companies keep the lights on for their customers. Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team. S&C offers a competitive package of pay and benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation and Bonus Plan
• Pension Plan
• Flexible Benefit Options, medical 100% paid by S&C
• Paid Holiday Shutdown
• Summer Hours
• Seniority Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.
• Access to Spark LMS, our internal learning platform which gives you an opportunity to learn new skills and improve on the ones you already have.
  
  

These are just some of the other reasons why S&C is a great place to work. We are a large team who believes in providing growth opportunities to our team members. The career possibilities at S&C are endless. Do we still have your attention? If so, click on the link to submit your application and join our team today!

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.