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Position Name: Production Planner

Department: Production Planning

Position Type: Permanent Full Time, Onsite

Hours per Week: 40

Pay: $50,000 to $65,000 annual salary depending on experience

Current Positions Available: 1

Job Overview

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating, developing, and maintaining production schedules for customer orders on a daily basis to meet customer demand and shipment timelines. This role manages the day-to-day production workflows, reviews inventory stock levels of raw materials and utilizes equipment matrixes to ensure efficient production of customer orders.

The position reports to Production Planning Manager.

This position is on site scheduled from Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

- Plan production tasks and schedules according to equipment matrix, raw material specification, inventory on-hand, customer order details and shipping times.
- Collaborate with Production, HR, Maintenance, Purchasing, Receiving, Shipping and Supply Chain in coordinating and planning the flow of production activities through the complete production cycle.
- Complete daily walks of production work areas to ensure correct materials are staged at each area as per the schedule, and any last-minute changes are incorporated.
- Monitor the execution of the production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion, escalating complex issues to the Manager for resolution.
- Investigate production problems, analyze root causes, and provide solutions.
- Analyze current orders and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operations.
- Plan equipment, material, and manpower requirements to execute manufacturing orders.
- Analyze delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet deadlines.
- Drive stability in an ERP system with Demand and Inventory Planning.
- Manage the day-to-day workflow and trafficking for all phases of each order and ensure open communication with all departments so that deadlines are maintained.




- Manages and processes all documents related to inventory control and production ensuring all productions orders are closed off daily and production dockets are placed at the right equipment, at the right time.
- Achieves both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates by utilizing plant production lead times and historical performance data to create schedules,
- Collaborate with production and other material personnel to ensure streamlined operations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to better understand business goals and revise schedules as needed.
- Be a critical point-of-contact for Sales communications in aspects of capacity constraints and opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

Skills and Experience

- Two (2) or more years of related experience in production planning, purchasing, capacity planning, and machine scheduling with a strategic view is required.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment is a must.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills to assist in working in a fast paced and evolving work environment.
- Demonstrated organizational, planning, and analytical skills with a high sense of urgency and ability to multitask is required.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to present information to internal stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills including, collaboration, conflict resolution and cross functional engagement.
- Experience with D365 software program is a definite asset.
- Ability to think strategically with a perspective of business requirement beyond inputting item.

Qualification, Education & Certification

- Post-secondary degree or technical diploma in Engineering, Project Management, or a combination of experience and education
- Certified in Product and Inventory Management (CPIM) and experience in batch and consumer packaged goods considered an asset

Personal Attributes

- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
- Detail oriented, resourceful, and able to work well under pressure.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, able to communicate across multiple departments.




- Able to work autonomously as well as a member of a team to achieve departmental and business objectives.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Able to follow written and verbal instruction related to work instructions and company policies/procedures.
- Continuous improvement focused is an asset.
- Safety conscious and Quality focused.

Position Requirements

- Proficient with MS Office tools and applications.
- Previous experience in a similar role is an asset.
- Previous ERP system administration is an asset.
- Robust Mathematical aptitude.

Working Conditions

- Daily activities are centered in an office setting within a manufacturing facility.
- Daily travel through the manufacturing setting occurs, compliance with all personal protective equipment policies and GMP policies is required.

Why Work for Vins Plastics

- Competitive compensation with opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Supportive, family-oriented team environment
- Voluntary overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including extended health care, dental, vision, and insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Reward and recognition programs, including Employee of the Month, annual employee awards, and referral bonuses
- Vacation and additional paid time off, including company floater days.

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

Vins Plastics is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity in our workplace. If you are contacted regarding an employment opportunity and require a Code-protected accommodation, please let us know.

All recruitment for this role is conducted in-house; therefore, we kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-supported tools through Indeed to assist with the fair and efficient screening and assessment of applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bradford, ON L3Z 3G6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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