Location: Stratford, ON

Job Type: Full-time

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing - Tier 1 Toyota supplier

Compensation & Work Conditions

- Full-time position
- Overtime paid at 1.5× after 40 hours worked
- Rapid-paced automotive manufacturing environment

Work Schedule

- Full-time, on-site position
- Weekend work may be required

Area of Accountability: Responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities to support customer delivery requirements, inventory targets, and operational objectives. Ensures material availability, production schedule adherence, and data accuracy while proactively addressing supply, capacity, and production challenges. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, support program launches, and maintain efficient manufacturing operations.

Job Summary:

The Production Control Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling production activities in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This role ensures on-time delivery to OEM and Tier 1 customers while supporting lean manufacturing principles, just-in-time (JIT) production, and continuous improvement initiatives. The specialist works cross-functionally to maintain stable production schedules, optimize inventory, and support strict quality and delivery requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with OEM customer releases, EDI demand, and capacity constraints
- Execute production planning in a just-in-time (JIT) and pull-based manufacturing environment
- Coordinate material flow to support line-side delivery, Kanban systems, and supermarket replenishment
- Monitor daily production performance, schedule adherence, and customer delivery requirements
- Identify and resolve production disruptions, material shortages, and capacity issues to prevent line stoppages
- Collaborate with Purchasing and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components




- Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems, including production orders, BOMs, routings, and inventory records
- Analyze production and inventory data to improve inventory turns, lead times, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Participate in daily tier meetings and provide clear communication on risks, countermeasures, and recovery plans
- Support continuous improvement activities, including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and standardized work
- Assist in launch readiness and production ramp-ups for new or modified automotive programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Operations or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in production control, production planning, or materials management within an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and pull systems
- Experience working with OEM schedules, EDI releases, and automotive customer requirements.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting. Specifically, Plex.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive manufacturing
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)
- Advanced Excel or data analysis skills.

Skills and Competencies:

- Customer-focused mindset with strong delivery discipline
- Ability to manage changing priorities and production volatility
- Data-driven decision-making and attention to detail




- Strong sense of urgency and ownership
- Continuous improvement and waste reduction mindset.

Physical and Environmental Working Conditions: This role is based in a manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with the production floor to monitor schedules, material flow, inventory levels, and production performance.

The Production

ControlSpecialist is exposed to noise, moving equipment, and typical manufacturing conditions when supporting operations. The position involves a combination of office and shop floor work, including frequent walking, standing, and occasional lifting of documents, materials, or inventory items. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn while in production areas.

FIO Automotive Canada is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable legislation. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process.

Please note: As part of our hiring process, we utilize AI-assisted tools to help organize and review applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with OEM schedules, EDI releases, and automotive customer requirements?
- Do you have a robust understanding of lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and pull systems?
- Are you proficient with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting. Specifically, Plex.
- Do you have a diploma in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent work experience?

Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Experience:
- production control, planning, and material mgt in automotive: 10 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Control Specialist (Stratford)
🏢 FIO Automotive
📍 Stratford