Tayco is currently looking for an ambitious Production Coordinator to join our dynamic team on a 12-months contract to help us reach a new vision. The Production Coordinator works as a valuable member within the Operations Team and is responsible for creating, planning and preparing cut lists for the wood working panel saws as well as issuing Manufacturing Orders and populating the Smartsheet for metal products.

This is a 12-months contract position.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily production schedule for Wood.
• Create, maintain, and ensure execution of the Wood Production Schedule. Monitor production progress.
• Issue all work orders as per Production schedule.
• Co-ordinate activities with Production Team.
• Communicates regularly with Master Scheduler to meet promised delivery dates.
• Creates the cut-lists daily by following parameters.
• Collects and formats the data using the ERP system and engineering specials for woodworking panel saw.
• Runs and optimizes the data sheets using Ardis software to create the cutting programs for saws.
• Creates the excel data sheets for engineering specials/new products.
• Maximizes the utilization of sheet patterns to reduce the yield / waste on the patterns. Works on laminate grain patterns.
• Electronically transfers the programs to panel saw.
• Prepares cut lists 5 days ahead of manufacturing orders.
• Works with Engineering in verifying the data entry sheets for new items to the ERP system.
• Verifies the process of cut lists.
• Adheres to the production schedule to meet the plant date for manufacturing orders.
• Communicates any delays to scheduling/plant supervisor daily.
• Communicates changes for cut lists to panel saw operators prior to executing.
• Ensures the data collection on excel sheets in precise in terms of cut sizes and edging operations.
• Prepares and distributes Manufacturing Orders for component manufacturing.
• Facilitate review meetings with Production Manager and Master Scheduler as needed; updating the status of the current schedule and informing the team of any potential issues while providing recommendations and solutions to achieving delivery dates ahead of impact.
• Participate with Material Requirement Planning improvements/implementation team.
• Ensure integrity of Data Entry.
• Collaborate with Director of Supply Chain on robust inventory planning to ensure responsible cash management as well as ensure production schedule integrity.
• Work closely with purchasing to ensure raw material and component delivery meet manufacturing objectives.
• Estimate materials and labour required for production.
• Updates Smart Sheets as appropriate
• Manages date changes in production.
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports.
• Processes all required Production related documentation i.e., manufacturing orders.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures.
• Any other duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be amended from time to time to support efficient company operations.

Key Relationships:

• Logistics Manager
• Production Supervisors in Wood, Paint, and Metal Shop
• Panel Systems Production Manager
• Case Goods Production Manager
• Master Schedules

Qualifications:

To be able to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in a technical specialty is considered an asset.
• Experience with cut planning in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to read two dimensional and three-dimensional drawings and transform the data (i.e., cut sizes of laminate board / edging operations) to excel data sheets.
• Ability to understand dimensions and tolerances on drawings.
• Strong computer skills: advanced Excel skills required.
• Database skills (basic understanding of SQL, SQL queries, etc.) would be preferred.
• ERP system experience would be preferred.
• MES experience preferred – ability to understand cause and effect.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proven ability to contribute to the effectiveness of the team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to quickly build relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated integrity/character and the ability to achieve success with integrity.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and solve unforeseen issues.
• Ability to understand logical processes and be detail oriented.

Competencies:

**Analytical Thinking:**Applies systematic, logical reasoning when addressing problems or situations in order to arrive at an appropriate solution or outcome. Considers the various issues and components of the problem, develops sequential steps to address the situation and determines rational timeframes and priorities.

**Communication:**Expresses and transmits information with consistency and clarity, using active listening techniques in order to effectively understand provided feedback, summarizes information according to the audience in order to promote engagement and increase understanding.

**Planning and Organizing:**Accurately estimates duration and level of difficulty of tasks and projects, setting out goals and objectives and work plans to complete.

**Service Orientation:**Provides superior service to both internal customers. Go above and beyond regular client and organizational expectations

by offering added value.

**Teamwork:**Works cooperatively and effectively with others to reach a common goal. Participates actively in group activities fostering a team

environment.

Salary Range : $60,000 to $65,000 Annually

Working Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

▪ Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

▪ Ability to physically implement designs.

▪ Overtime as required.

▪ Weekend work may be required.

▪ May be exposed to hazards associated with manufacturing and installation.

▪ May be required to use PPE

Benefits

• Health and Dental benefits after the first 3 and 6 months of employment
• Active Social Committee with wonderful company culture
• Active Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, and Accessibility Committee with monthly initiatives to promote inclusivity
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Great team to work with!