Mechanical Assembly - Planning Coordinator

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.Total Compensation & BenefitsHourly Pay Rate: $26.92-$37.02Eligible for Annual Incentive BonusStock Purchase Plan3 Weeks VacationHealth Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending AccountEmployee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly snack day, etc.)Employee Development Programs Major DutiesIn this role you are responsible for coordinating and preparing shop floor layouts for Mechanical or Electrical Assembly based on production schedules, project requirements, and cross‑functional input. Planning Coordinator, Mechancial Assembly collects, tracks, and maintains departmental KPI data to support operational reporting and continuous improvement initiatives. The role actively supports the rollout and sustainment of ABM (Continuous Improvement) initiatives within the Assembly department and coordinates departmental procurement requirements to ensure timely availability of materials and resources. The position works closely with Assembly leadership and internal stakeholders to support efficient, compliant, and on‑time execution of assembly operations.Specific ResponsibilitiesWork with AutoCAD and Solid works as required to create floor layouts.Work with Assembly staff to develop business tools aimed at streamlining how we gather, analyze, and publish KPIs and departmental data.Work with Assembly Leads to support Problem Solving Events, Kaizens, 5S, and other Continuous Improvement Activities.Work with Assembly Management Team to develop content for the Assembly SharePoint site.Create Resource Loading dashboards for each Assembly Department with the ability to roll them up into a Divisional Resource Loading view.Support Shop floor DVM (Daily Visual Management), related reports and other activities as required.Upload all received assembly quality documentation into UpChain PLMGo on to shop floor to verify dimensions of layouts.Perform minor drawings additions/revisions as related to Assembly related training activities.Maintain Assembly share point site with relevant floor lay out information as well as up to date KPI'sSupport Assembly Innovation Projects and other departments as requiredAdhere to all Health and Safety rules and procedures. QualificationsEducation:A post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or equivalent experience.Courses in SolidWorks, Agile Management would be an asset. Experience/Skills:Computer proficiency with MS Windows, MS Office and basic Web Editing.Efficient working knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD, SolidWorksExperience working with Excel VBA coding is essentialStrong skills in the MS Office suiteExperience using JDE, Jira, or EnterpriseOne is an assetAn understanding of work and process flows and the ability to identify bottlenecks withinDisplays strong attention to detail and competencies in relationship management, collaboration, and time managementWorks well in a fast-paced environment both in a team and independently, able to adapt to dynamic situations, and can impact and influence outcomesExcellent written and oral communication skills to provide clear and concise documentation, reports and updates to relevant stakeholdersDemonstrates strong critical thinking skillsHealth & Safety RequirementsAll employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization.Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements.Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defects in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor.Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks.Attend all the required health, safety and environmental training.Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable.Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct. Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforceWe offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase ProgramWe provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more.We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program. The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to personal disability. We would ask those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.