Job Description
The Sr Production Planner is responsible for leading day‑to‑day production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations. This role coordinates team members, monitors production targets, resolves operational issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

You will be reporting to Sr Material Management Manager and you’ll work onsite at Cambridge, ON.

The Production Lead acts as the link between frontline employees, Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Leadership while ensuring production goals, quality standards, and operational metrics are achieved.

Responsibilities

Production & Operational Execution

Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.

Coordinate workflow and assign resources based on priorities and production schedules.

Monitor production output and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Escalate and resolve production delays, equipment concerns, and operational risks as required.

Ensure shift goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved.

Team Leadership

Provide day‑to‑day direction, coaching, and support to production employees.

Collaborate with the front line and engineering to develop robust improvements.

Performance Management

Monitor employee performance and provide regular feedback.

Participate in performance reviews and development planning.

Recognize employee achievements and promote team unity.

Safety & Compliance

Promote and enforce health and safety standards.

Conduct workplace inspections and participate in incident investigations.

Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Support a strong safety culture and proactive hazard identification.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.

Investigate defects and implement corrective actions.





Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Analyze production data and recommend process improvements.

Communication & Collaboration

Act as liaison between production teams and management.

Collaborate with maintenance, quality, planning, warehouse, and support functions.

Maintain accurate production records and reporting.

Qualifications

The Honeywell building is a controlled goods program environment. Candidates must be eligible for CGP and CSP security clearance.

Diploma or degree in Operations, Materials Management, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of production, manufacturing, or operations experience.

Minimum of 5 years in a leadership, team lead, or supervisory role preferred.

We Value

Leadership and people management skills

Conflict resolution skills

Performance coaching skills

Production planning and scheduling skills

Continuous improvement mindset skills

Solid communication skills

Problem solving and decision making skills

KPI and data analysis skills

Time management and prioritization skills

Microsoft Office / ERP / production systems skills

Success Measures (KPIs)

Safety performance

Production attainment

Labour efficiency

Quality metrics

Employee engagement

Attendance and retention

Downtime reduction

Continuous improvement implementation

The annual base salary range for this position is $81,200 to $105,500 in Cambridge, Ontario. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is for a current vacancy.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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📌 Sr Production Planner (Ontario)
🏢 Honeywell Aerospace
📍 Ontario