A LITTLE ABOUT US
Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!
We’re a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71 and Whistler.Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG, act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining and optimizing manufacturing schedules that align with operational goals and business strategies. This role ensures that production plans are executed efficiently, on time and within budget while supporting service level targets and inventory objectives. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, organized and proactive with a strong background in supply chain and production planning in a regulated manufacturing environment.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing workflows
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management, and capacity planning
- Familiarity with regulatory environments, particularly GMP standards and Health Canada
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and their role in production scheduling (e.g., SAP, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Awareness of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings and master production data
- Knowledge of materials procurement processes and how they relate to schedule performance
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, data analysis)
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret data and forecast production needs
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Technical writing skills to document SOPs, workflows, and process instructions
- Problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving scheduling or resource conflicts
- Attention to detail for accurate data entry, scheduling, and report preparation
- Presentation skills to clearly report on KPIs and production performance to stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting deadlines, priorities and operational challenges
- Ability to manage multiple production schedules concurrently across different departments or sites
- Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy under pressure and during rapid change
- Ability to identify risks in schedules or capacity and proactively develop mitigation plans
- Ability to build strong relationships with operations, procurement, logistics and external partners
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Ability to support and promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in one of the following or a related field: Business Administration,
Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing or Production Management considered assets
- Additional certifications are considered assets, including: APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management), APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional), Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in production scheduling, supply chain planning or manufacturing coordination
- Proven track record in regulated manufacturing environments such as: Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Cannabis, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
- Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in planning within a multi-product, multi-line or multi-site production environment
- Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, Quality and R&D
- Familiarity with GMP, Health Canada, FDA or other regulatory standards is preferred
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