As a Manufacturing Production Planner, you will be working in close communication with management and production team members daily to develop manufacturing processes along with material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

MacDonald Steel is a proud, privately owned Canadian company specializing in steel fabrication and machining located in Cambridge. Supplying custom parts and components to manufacturers in the forestry, off-road vehicle, energy transmission, environmental pulp and paper industry, and other industries. Our valued team members are the root of our success!

Training and experience are key, but at MacDonald Steel, we believe that it’s what you DO with what you have that counts. Our team are empowered to put their training, experience, and expertise into action.

Dedicated Day Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Location: 200 Avenue Road, Cambridge, ON

Interested in joining the dynamic MacDonald Steel? Learn more about our role below!

Responsibilities may include:

• Develop manufacturing processing procedures including detailed instructions, drawings, bill of materials, and inspection requirements for each project
• Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities and procedures to resolve production problems, maximize reliability and minimize costs
• Manage projects for quality improvements and lean manufacturing
• Design fixtures, tools, and material handling devices using SolidWorks to ensure product accuracy and manufacturing efficiency
• Revise and update production documents, procedures and drawings implementing engineering change notices (ECN's)
• Work with production team members and purchasing to improve product quality
• Schedule, expedite, coordinate and monitor the progress of production projects including the delivery and movement of critical material
• Analyze delays and shortages; communicate production material requirements to meet delivery dates

Skills and Experience:

• Graduate of Mechanical Technician / Technologist Program or equivalent
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering drawings, schematics and specifications as well as geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Detail oriented, precise, and efficient problem solving & time management skills
• Experience designing jigs and fixtures
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and disciplines
• Must be able to adapt to competing demands, frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SolidWorks
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience an asset
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
• A desire to learn and take initiative to always improve

What We Can Offer You:

• Progressive health and safety program
• Interesting and challenging work and projects
• Opportunity to see and be involved with our products from start to finish
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing
• RRSP Matching Program
• Skills development and training reimbursement
• Family oriented (BBQ’s, picnics as well as social and sporting events)
• Company paid healthcare benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We thank you for your application!

MacDonald Steel strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.