Production Scheduler (18 Month Contract)

at  CANPLAS INDUSTRIES LTD

Canplas is a North American business unit located in Barrie, Ontario. Our team develops and produces solutions that meet our clients’ most demanding expectations. We are passionate about creating sustainable, innovative solutions for the markets we serve. We provide people around the world with innovative solutions, leading our industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Scheduler will be responsible for ensuring the production schedule is meeting it’s full potential, both internal & external processors have adequate supply of work orders for finished goods therefore minimizing past due jobs.
This is an 18 month contract position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-Secondary diploma/degree
• 5 year of experience in scheduling & inventory management in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cross-functionally with other teams & departments
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Acts with strong sense of urgency
  Canplas is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR

• Create and schedule work orders for 2 Warehouses
• Ensure picklists & assembly packets are sent and coordinate all repack requests for the Assembly Warehouse
• Communicate with various departments on labour shortages, work center downtime and component shortages
• Coordinate picklists, purchase orders, transfers and work orders for the Repack Center & Assembly Warehouse
• Ensure all Bills of Material and routings are updated as needed, including communicating any changes to the Master Planner
• Lead daily scheduling assembly meetings with Production team to discuss priorities and provide daily schedule to Production Supervisors & Team Leads
• Maintain and update labelling and work order databases
• Work with planning departments & customer service to provide updates on expected completion of work orders
• Assist with month-end and year-end inventory counts
• Assist production in identifying areas for improvement to increase efficiencies
• Other duties as required