Job description:

Embark on an exciting journey with us at our new facility in  Windsor, ON , and join us as our  Production Planner . This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping and maintaining the operational excellence of our state-of-the-art facility. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Production Planner, who will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the production process by efficiently scheduling and coordinating manufacturing activities.. If you're ready to play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining high standards in our innovative production environment, we invite you to apply and be part of this groundbreaking venture.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing resources and minimizing costs.

• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to ensure adequate stock availability while avoiding overstock situations.

• Utilize historical data, sales forecasts, and market trends to predict future demand and adjust production plans accordingly.

• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources for production activities.

• Assess production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks or constraints, proposing solutions to optimize efficiency.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction within the production planning process, implementing best practices and standard procedures.

• Incorporate and adhere to 5S principles in production planning activities, promoting cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in workspaces and processes.

• Effectively communicate production schedules, priorities, and changes to relevant stakeholders, including production supervisors, managers, and other departments.

• Anticipate and mitigate potential risks to production schedules, such as equipment failures, material shortages, or unforeseen delays.

• Maintain accurate records of production plans, schedules, and performance metrics, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Generate reports and performance metrics related to production planning activities, providing insights for decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors.

What We Have to Offer

In exchange for your commitment, we offer the following:

• Paid maternity and parental leave program to support employees during this significant and exciting life event
• A dynamic, collaborative and innovative work environment where your expertise and ideas are valued
• Compensation that increases with capability and expertise and a comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive paid-time-off policies that includes vacation, paid holidays, and sick days
• A positive and collaborative culture that focuses on our core values and behaviors
• Regular company events and social activities to foster camaraderie

What We’re Looking For

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment, with a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to 5S principles.

• Proficiency in using production planning software and ERP systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make sound decisions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functional areas.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Understanding of health and safety regulations and practices within a manufacturing setting.

• Authorized to work in Canada

Other valued experience, knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Certification in production and inventory management an asset.