Production Planner / Scheduler- Hamilton

Production Planner/Scheduler

Position Type:  Full-time, permanent, in office. 
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: Hamilton, ON
Salary Range: $70,000 per year (based on experience) + Benefits

Our client is a well-established Canadian manufacturer known for its high-quality, custom industrial products used across North America. As they continue to grow, they’re looking to add a Production Planner/Scheduler to their team- someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing structure, efficiency, and clarity to production operations. This is a key role that sits at the center of the operation, ensuring production runs smoothly, materials are aligned, and customer commitments are met. This role will be scheduling production planning for 500+ SKUs on 20+ work centers.

The Opportunity

As the Planner Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing and managing production schedules that drive efficiency and on-time delivery. You’ll work cross-functionally with production, supply chain, engineering, and quality to ensure everything is in place to meet demand.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and being closely connected to the shop floor.  The following skillsets will help this person come into this role with confidence: 

• Strong knowledge on limiting the change overs
• Quick decision required on production changes sometimes. 

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain production schedules
  - Create both short-term and long-term schedules using ERP/MRP systems

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with different departments
  - Work with procurement, supply chain, engineering, and quality assurance to ensure materials, resources, and information are available when needed

Inventory & Materials

• Manage inventory levels
  - Balance inventory to meet demand while minimizing excess stock and associated costs

Production Monitoring

• Monitor production progress
  - Track production against schedules, identify bottlenecks, and implement adjustments to stay on track

Data & Process Improvement

• Analyze production data
  - Use data to identify opportunities for improvement in production processes, efficiency, and cost reduction

Delivery

• Ensure timely delivery of products
  - Work to meet customer deadlines and internal goals

Communication

• Communicate and collaborate effectively
  - Maintain strong communication with production teams, management, and external suppliers

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Essential for identifying and resolving production issues and optimizing processes
• Excellent organizational and time management skills - Needed to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production planning software - Crucial for managing schedules and data
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes-  Important for understanding specific production workflows within the facility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Needed for effective collaboration with various teams and stakeholders
• Attention to detail- Critical for ensuring accuracy in schedules and data
• Ideal to have a college diploma / University degree