Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Production Scheduler is responsible to plan, coordinate and manage the production schedule to ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing operations. The Production Scheduler works closely with operations, procurement, logistics and production teams to ensure materials, tools and resources are available for 100% Customer Delivery Performance.

Job Duties

• Create, maintain, and ensure execution of the Production Schedule
• Issue work orders to the production floor and follow up on completion
• Ensure components are available for timely completion of the Production Schedule including Service Requirements
• Participate in daily production meetings and resolve scheduling/manpower conflicts as required
• Management of Outside Vendors, prioritizing and inventory verification
• Assist with Cycle counting/Bar Coding
• Ensure integrity of data entry
• Train staff to cover duties in their absence
• Organize and participate in Annual Physical Inventories
• Review long-term forecasts to identify and mitigate possible capacity/material issues and recommend appropriate action
• Constantly look for improvements and help implement solutions

Requirements

• Minimum grade 12
• Materials Management accreditation an asset
• Two years work experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Practical experience in using MRP or ERP systems is preferred
• Proficient in Excel – intermediate level preferred
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Team player within multi-disciplined team
• Strong organizational skill set
• Strong computer skills – CMS experience an asset
• Understanding of Indented Bill of Materials creation and updating
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Meticulous record maintenance skills
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team
• Strong Customer Service orientation
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects

Working Conditions

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Overtime as required
• Job involves working on the Production Floor

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

"The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

"Not just a job—a great place to work!"

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.

Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers Award