Production Planning (Production Scheduler) Representative (Concord Aluminum, ON)

Concord, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$78,624–$108,108 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The representative is responsible for creating daily production schedules and managing raw material and finished goods inventory. They also coordinate work orders, monitor production efficiency, and communicate with customer service regarding order status and shortages.

Job details

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Westlake Royal Building Products offers a broad range of exterior siding and trim solutions designed for beauty, durability, and low maintenance. Our innovative vinyl, composite, and specialty materials support residential and commercial construction across diverse styles and climates. We promote a culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and growth. COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS · Salary Range: $78,624 to $108,108 (inclusive of bonus opportunities) · Benefits Effective Day One · Medical, Dental, Vision · RRSP with 5% Company Match · Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC) · Life & AD&D Insurance · Paid Vacation · Tuition Assistance Program · Fitness Reimbursement Program · Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities SUMMARY Responsible for creating daily Production Schedules. Coordinate quarterly and yearly cycle count for raw material and finished good. Also responsible for all work order creation, variances and updates. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: • To control and monitor the flow of finished goods inventory. • Maintain inventory level to meet company’s goal in regards to inventory turns. • Maintain accurate inventory to support customer demand. • Prepare a Daily Production Schedule. • Daily review of any backorders and inform Customer Service when product will be available. • Run daily shortage report and ensure that products are on the production schedule. • Coordinate with Customer Service and Production on any rush customer orders. • Complete daily production reporting and ensure work orders are closed out daily. • Audit daily production efficiency and productivity and report on adherence to schedule. • Ensure proper levels of inventory are being maintained. • Determine quarterly raw material forecast for supplier planning for packaging. • Work with Production on a weekly basis to determine labor requirement based on Forecast. • Monitor daily production quantity against plan to ensure that they meet monthly targets. • Adheres to all company policies, procedures and regulations. • Back up for vacation coverage for Slitting schedule • Work with Shipping on storage of excess inventory. • Daily review of customer returns to ensure that inventories are transferred back into the system. • Identify obsolete and slow-moving inventory and work with team for disposition. • Daily review of Production Schedule with Production Team • Communicate with Purchaser as required on carton requirements and shortages. • Daily communication with Customer Service on any customer shortages or issues that will cause a backorder. • Attend S&OP meetings. • Coordinate the mid and year-end inventory count. Review the inputs, request for approvals and upload the finalized count in JDE. • Monthly tracking of scrapped coils. • Complete all month end close out of work orders and re-creation of new work orders. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma required. College degree or Associates degree in a related field preferred. • Minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing environment. • Requires in depth knowledge of production practices and scheduling for multiple product lines. • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, specifically strong working knowledge of excel and database software. JDE experience preferred or similar ERP system. • Strong analytical skills are a must. Good written and oral communication skills. • Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems like JDE are required, along with strong analytical and organizational skills.