Production Planner (Orillia)

Production Planner The Production Planner will be responsible for developing a production plan to satisfy customer demand while carrying minimum effective inventory. The qualified individual will be responsible for providing the plant with a production plan consistent with the plant capacity and sales forecast. What you will be doing as a Production Planner: · Scheduling all in-house production with attention to customer requirements and operational capabilities and efficiencies. · Scheduling and manufacturing (through support staff) of all blended bulk products. · Coordination of all blow molding production activities and bottle availability. · Chairing daily production meetings and communication and coordination of requirements with all departments. · Preparation of long-term plans for blow molding, production, and bottle storage requirements. · Schedule all production as required by procedures. · Ensure sales needs regarding product and delivery are scheduled to meet requirements. · Chair daily and weekly scheduling meetings with key personnel to communicate production, material, and personnel requirements. · Co-ordinate scheduled requirements with production and keep plant manager informed on a timely basis. · Recap all production reports and generate a daily production summary. · Generate a monthly filling and blow molding report recapping daily production and monthly averages compared to standards. · Co-ordinate blow molding & filling line production to optimize efficiency. · Coordinate purchase and delivery of all bulk liquids with purchasing. · Schedule for production of blended liquids · Monitor bottle inventory levels, arrange storage, and use, and recommend bottle purchasing requirements, if necessary. · Monitor and maintain minimum stock levels on all slow-moving items by using monthly forecasts. · Participate in other special assignments as may be directed by the supervisor. What you should have as a Production Planner: · Five years’ experience in a production-related function. · Five years’ experience in production scheduling. · Computer skills in Word and Excel or equivalent. · Extensive organizational skills and attention to detail. · Effective communication skills both oral and written. · A working knowledge of manufacturing functions and processes. · Basic computer skills with proficiency in Word and Excel. · Working knowledge of mainframe computer information systems. Where you will be working as a Production Planner: · Orillia, ON Shift time for a Production Planner : · Monday to Friday · 8am to 5pm What you will receive in return as a Production Planner · $65-75K Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year Perks: - Dental care - Extended health care - Paid time off Ability to commute/relocate: - Orillia, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: - manufacturing environment: 3 years (required) - Production Scheduling: 3 years (required) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2olc3b