Join AROW Global as a Production Planner!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values innovation, growth, and excellence? AROW is looking for a dynamic Production Planner to join our team and help drive our manufacturing capabilities forward.

About Us: AROW specializes in the design and production of innovative window glazing systems and driver protection barriers for heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, operator cabs, and service vehicles. As well as manufacturing for the agricultural industry. Since 1965, AROW has been a trusted supplier known for superior product quality, exceptional customer service, and custom-engineered solutions.

Position Summary: As a Production Planner, you will report to the Production Manager and play a crucial role in maintaining and updating the production schedule based on sales forecasts, plant and employee capacity, and recent business opportunities to meet customer demands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

- Scheduling and Forecasting: Responsible for the clerical aspects of scheduling and forecasting materials to ensure production runs smoothly.
- Production Schedules: Prepare and distribute weekly/monthly production schedules, ensuring all teams are informed of any deviations and changes.
- Process Improvement: Create and improve processes and procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency in the schedules released to manufacturing.
- Long-term Forecasting: Maintain long-term forecasting tools to review capacity versus demand trends, helping to anticipate future needs and challenges.
- Internal Coordination:



Review internal scheduling change requests and evaluate raw material availability to coordinate implementation with the appropriate teams.
- Conflict Resolution: Assist in resolving production and raw material supply conflicts to minimize disruptions and maintain efficiency.
- Production Planning: Develop forecasted production plans by assessing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and resource availability.
- Capacity Analysis: Analyze fabrication department capacity to determine outsourcing needs and ensure optimal use of resources.
- Communication: Communicate internally and externally with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure smooth operations and address any issues.
- Customer Service: Serve as a customer service representative to customers when needed, providing support and addressing inquiries.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent related experience is required.
- Post-secondary education related to Manufacturing, Production Management, Engineering, or Quality Control is considered an asset but not a requirement.
- 1 to 2 years of production planning or production scheduling experience in manufacturing is highly desired.
- Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system; knowledge of IFS is considered an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.




- Strong accountability and responsiveness to production needs.
- Strong analytical, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience reading/interpreting manufacturing drawings/blueprints is considered an asset.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, and/or Six Sigma initiatives is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

- Growth Opportunities: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities for growth within the company.
- Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that values diversity and promotes a positive work environment.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that support our employees and drive company success.
- Competitive Salary: We value your expertise and compensate accordingly.
- Health and Wellness: Enjoy a cost-shared flex benefit plan, including health, dental, vision, and more.
- Work-Life Balance: Our paid-time-off policy ensures you have time for what matters.
- Safety First: We provide safety boots and safety prescription glasses reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance: Access our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Community: Be part of a network of talented individuals who contribute to our success.

AROW is an Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Employer and complies with Federal and State/Provincial regulations at all Canadian and U.S. locations. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Accommodation is available on request.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Production Planner (Winnipeg)
🏢 AROW Global
📍 Winnipeg