Company Overview

Overlanders Manufacturing is a leading precision sheet metal manufacturer based in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Since 1978, we have built a reputation for delivering high-quality custom fabrication solutions for customers across a diverse range of industries. As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer and subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation, we offer the stability of an established organization coupled with a culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Together, our team works to deliver exceptional products, build strong customer partnerships, and contribute to the success of industries across North America.

Build more than a career at Overlanders. Join a team where your contributions matter, quality craftsmanship is valued, and continuous improvement drives everything we do.

Position Summary

The Junior Production Scheduler supports the coordination of production workflows by working closely with the Scheduler to manage multiple concurrent projects at various stages of production within Overlanders. This role is focused on assisting in the execution of short-term production plans, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and production department capabilities.



The Junior Production Scheduler is responsible for helping resolve scheduling and production challenges in a timely and effective manner while maintaining effective workflow throughout the manufacturing process. By applying Lean Manufacturing principles, this position contributes to reducing production lead times, improving operational efficiency, and eliminating waste.

Responsibilities

- Assist the Scheduler/Planner in executing and maintaining the production schedule.
- Develop and adjust production schedules to support on-time delivery commitments.
- Maintain and update daily production assignments and priorities on the job board.
- Monitor production progress, capacity limitations, and potential delivery risks, escalating issues to the Scheduler and Operations team as needed.
- Support material planning activities in collaboration with the Supply Chain team to ensure material availability.
- Coordinate outsourced manufacturing activities as directed to support capacity demands, equipment downtime, and customer delivery requirements.
- Contribute to the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning tools, systems, and processes.
- Spend significant time on the production floor validating schedule compliance, identifying bottlenecks, and confirming job status and progress.
- Support customer order status inquiries by collecting accurate production information and communicating updates through customer

📌 Jr. Scheduler (Abbotsford)
🏢 Overlanders Manufacturing
📍 Abbotsford