Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Production Planner / Manufacturing Coordinator for an established machine shop, welding, and fabrication company in Dartmouth. This role can be tailored to the successful candidate's strengths and may focus more heavily on production planning, purchasing/materials, or quality and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities:

- Monitor production schedules and work closely with department heads, machinists, welders, and fabricators to help ensure production deadlines are met
- Coordinate production activities and support the flow of work throughout the facility
- Determine material requirements and source materials from existing and recent suppliers as required
- Support purchasing activities, including developing and maintaining related policies, procedures, and records
- Standardize part routings, inspection processes, and production documentation using ProShop ERP
- Assist with the implementation and ongoing development of an ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Participate in developing document control processes, policies, procedures, and records related to machining, welding, and fabrication operations
- Assist with establishing quality objectives, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Read and interpret technical drawings and support quality and inspection processes
- Participate in internal audits, management reviews, and external certification audits
- Assist with corrective and preventive actions and root cause analysis related to quality issues
- Help identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, and defects
- Support and train employees on quality procedures and newly implemented ISO requirements
- Promote a collaborative environment focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Perform other related duties as required

Requirements:

- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally within a machine shop, welding, or fabrication setting
- At least 2 years of experience in production coordination, purchasing, quality,



or a related manufacturing function
- Experience with or knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems is considered a strong asset
- Previous purchasing or procurement experience is considered an asset
- Able to read and understand technical drawings
- Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office and Excel
- Experience with ERP systems, particularly ProShop ERP, is considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a personable and approachable communication style
- Able to build positive working relationships and communicate effectively with employees across different areas of the organization
- Comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment and regularly moving throughout the facility
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing production needs
- Must have CSA-approved steel-toed boots with ankle protection

Our client offers:

- Salary of approximately $50,000–$70,000 per year, based on experience
- Monday to Friday schedule from 7:00 am–3:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch
- Medical benefits after 90 days
- RRSP program
- Supportive, laid-back team environment
- Opportunity to grow within the company and shape the role around your strengths and experience
- Good company culture

About Express Employment Professionals

At Express Employment Professionals, we help people find temporary, permanent, and contract opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals. We take the time to get to know our candidates and support them throughout the hiring process to help them find the right fit.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're interested in this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4W6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Manufacturing: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Planner / Manufacturing Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Express Employment Professionals
📍 Canada