Production Planner/Plate Saw (Vaughan)

Job Summary This position performs tasks and duties associated with product manufacture planning, including producing schedules, materials lists, and production plans. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities: - Helps to analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements. - Ensures material flow and production activity are aligned. - Prepares work orders. - Recommends schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs when necessary. - Utilize Job BOSS or other software generated reports to update the capacity cutoff calendar. - Work with Sales and Material teams to generate accurate demand forecasts and adjust production plans based on forecast changes. - Coordinate with Customer Service and Materials teams to align production with order intake for both regular and rush jobs. - Work closely with the Programming/Operations teams to plan jobs across various machines, prioritizing orders based on lead time, capacity, and customer requirements. - Balance production loads. - Assess manpower, machine, and material availability to optimize production efficiency. - Reassign or reschedule workloads as needed due to scheduled maintenance or machine breakdowns. - Creating/Verifying and arranging transfer of material pick orders for each machine. - Maintain visibility of order flow and proactively flag potential delays, such as material stockouts, overutilized machines, or tooling issues. - Maintain the daily Delivery Schedule report to ensure alignment between actual production and the planned schedule. - Respond to expedite requests by reprioritizing and rescheduling tasks to meet urgent order requirements. - Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Shipping teams to execute expedited orders efficiently. - Ensure timely release of PPAPs in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams as applicable. Qualifications Minimum Requirements - Zero (0) to 3 years of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment. - Ability to read and understand engineering drawings as applicable. - Must know the different processes involved in manufacturing parts. - Ability to create and understand reports to make production planning decisions. - Basic math and reading skills obtained by a high school diploma or equivalent. - Proficiency with computers. - Interpersonal skills to communicate with plant manager, sales staff, and warehouse personnel. - Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast‑paced environment. - Excellent verbal and written communication. - Possess the ability to understand equipment and tolerances. Preferred Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering or a related field. - Proficiency in ERP/MRP system; experience with Job Boss and SAP is a plus. - Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a proactive problem‑solving mindset. Perks Overview - Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Life Insurance and Disability - Voluntary Wellness Programs - 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match - Paid Vacation and Holidays - Tuition Reimbursement - And more! #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2oxjn1