ABC Technologies is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of custom, highly engineered, technical plastics, and light-weight innovations to the North American light vehicle industry. Serving more than 25 major original equipment manufacturer customers in 7 countries, the Company is Molding The Future and is strategically placed to offer vertically integrated product and process solutions through a skilled workforce of over 11,000 team members. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.abctechnologies.com.

Job Summary:

The production scheduler in our Windsor Mold Tooling facility operates at an operational level within a plant to support the manufacturing process. Their role is to translate the master schedule into detailed daily or weekly production plans. They work closely with production teams, supervisors, and operators to ensure that production targets are met efficiently and on time.

Production schedulers monitor factors such as machine availability, manpower resources, material availability, and production capacity to develop realistic schedules. They may also be responsible for adjusting schedules in real-time to accommodate unforeseen events such as equipment breakdowns, material shortages, or changes in customer orders.

Job Responsibilities:

Your supervisor may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this job description. This job's key responsibilities include:

• Developing Production Schedules: Creating detailed production schedules based on the master production plan, considering factors such as available capacity, manpower resources, material availability, and production lead times. Ensuring that production schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with customer demands, inventory targets, and production capacity.
• Coordinating with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborating closely with production teams, supervisors, procurement, logistics, and other relevant departments to coordinate production activities and ensure smooth execution of the production plan. Communicating production schedules and any changes to relevant stakeholders to facilitate alignment and minimize disruptions.
• Monitoring Production Performance: Tracking and monitoring production progress against established schedules and targets. Identifying and addressing any deviations or bottlenecks in production processes that may impact schedule adherence or product quality. Analyzing production data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Managing Production Priorities and Changes: Prioritizing production orders based on urgency, customer requirements, and production constraints. Managing changes to production schedules due to factors such as equipment breakdowns, material shortages, or changes in customer orders. Implementing strategies to minimize the impact of disruptions and ensure on-time delivery of automotive parts.
• Inventory Management: Working closely with inventory control teams to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs. Monitoring inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to support production schedules and customer orders.

Job Qualifications:

• **Education:**A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, and Logistics.
• Any other degree will also be considered if it provides a strong foundation in production planning, scheduling principles, inventory management, and other relevant concepts.
• Specific courses or certifications in scheduling software tools and techniques may also be advantageous.
• Work Experience: relevant work experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations may be preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the automotive industry and understanding of automotive parts manufacturing processes is a requirement.
• Proficiency in computer software applications commonly used for production scheduling, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and scheduling software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies can also be advantageous.

Why ABC?

In addition to a workplace that emphasizes respect, teamwork and personal and professional growth, ABC Technologies offers a broad range of health, wellness and financial benefits that promote the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of our employees and help them bring their best self to work, including:

• Competitive compensation package
• Competitive PTO Package
• Employee Group Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (TELUS Health)
• RRSP/DPSP Company Match
• Educational Assistance Program
• Perkopolis Program
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Social events throughout the year
• Internal job opportunities