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Production Planner / Scheduler

Trench Groupabout 23 hours ago
Scarborough, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

On-site | Full time | Mid-level (3+ years) About Us In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance.

Scope Trench Limited is looking for a Production Planner/Scheduler to join the team in our Maybrook Facility in Scarborough. The Production Planner/Scheduler will be the orchestrator of our production flow—ensuring that every project is planned, reviewed and scheduled smoothly from planning to delivery. You’ll coordinate across departments to optimize schedules, minimize delays, and meet customer expectations

Your Tasks: Planning & Scheduling

  • Develop, review, and maintain production schedules aligned with customer orders and factory capacity
  • Analyze material availability, load vs. capacity, and delivery timelines to ensure realistic and efficient plans
  • Support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) by integrating customer demand, inventory levels, and work orders

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with production, procurement, engineering, sales, and quality teams to align schedules and resolve conflicts
  • Participate in daily production meetings to provide updates, flag issues, and adjust plans as needed
  • Coordinate with Sales to reserve production slots for urgent or high-priority projects

Optimization & Risk Management

  • Monitor output reports to ensure schedule integrity and identify risks to delivery timelines
  • Implement corrective actions to mitigate delays and maintain customer satisfaction
  • Manage constraints such as machine capacity, labor availability, and maintenance windows

System & Process Management

  • Maintain scheduling system parameters including setup times, queue times, and production sequences
  • Collaborate with Purchasing and Materials teams to address late demand and supply chain challenges
  • Train backup schedulers/planners as requested, and all other duties assigned

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in production planning or project management, preferably in industrial or utility sectors
  • Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and constraint-based planning tools (MRP/MPS)
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on optimization and efficiency
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proven analytical mindset coupled with a strong business focus directed toward a commitment to optimization and efficiency.
  • A self-starter with outstanding organizational and management skills and ability to work independently while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrates the willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.

We offer:

  • The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company
  • You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies
  • Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology

Our Commitment Trench invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and/or are selected for an interview, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Trench utilizes artificial intelligence in its job scanning and recruitment process to effectively find the candidate most suitable for each position.

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About Trench Group

Utilities
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As Trench Group, we are sage and VISIONARY INNOMAKERS leading the sustainable transformation of the electric power industry. We support our business partners in their transition to a greener future by offering the most complete, advanced, and sustainable portfolio of high-voltage products and solutions. We aim to leave a powerful and respectuos footprint in the market that we lead and the world we live in. Find more about who we are and discover our complete portfolio of Instrument Transformers, Bushings and Coils at www.trench-group.com