Express Employment Professionals is currently searching for a Production Planner / Manufacturing Coordinator to join our client's established manufacturing team in Dartmouth. Our client operates in a machine shop, welding, and fabrication environment and is looking for an experienced manufacturing professional who can support production planning, purchasing, quality processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity that can be tailored around the strengths and experience of the successful candidate. Whether your background is stronger in production coordination, purchasing, or quality systems, there is an opportunity to make the role your own and grow within the company.

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 new 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

Solid 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

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer.

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