Company Overview

Strassburger Windows & Doors manufactures premium windows and doors, building on a longstanding commitment to quality workmanship, integrity and fair pricing. Its manufacturing systems and partnerships with Ontario dealers support its work across Southwestern Ontario.

SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Purchasing & Planning Manager, the Production Planner is responsible for communicating productions needs to manufacturing. They will be an integral part of the team serving as a standalone role central to and regularly interacting/communicating with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Sales, IT & Systems Management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create & distribute operational work orders to the production floor:

- Labels/worksheets
- Arrange work into sub-assemblies
- Organize painted product to assist with paint department scheduling

Handle supplemental production material:

- Date & plan paint information
- Summary of batch analysis
- Plan & co-ordinate glass requirements to suppliers
- Coordinate information required to support manufacturing of non-standard products

Cycle Counting:

- Use pre-arranged tools to accurately audit & count material on a scheduled basis
- Ensure accurate calculation to UOM
- Recounting/auditing discrepancies as they appear

Other Duties:

- Ownership of the Material Non-Compliance Process
- Involvement in reordering requests
- Continuous improvement initiatives as needed
- Additional duties as assigned





SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

- A degree or experience in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
- Relevant certifications such as APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or similar are an asset
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of production processes, inventory management, and material requirements planning (MRP).
- Proficiency in using planning and scheduling software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and Microsoft Excel. Robust communication skills for working across multiple departments and teams
- Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions in a fast-paced production environment
- Attention to detail and strong data entry accuracy
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of lean manufacturing or just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems
- Familiarity with ERP software and demand planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Planner (Kitchener)
🏢 Strassburger Windows & Doors
📍 Kitchener