Production Scheduler
Oakville, ON, Canada18h ago
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Key details
- Location
- Oakville, ON, Canada
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- Administrative
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 18h ago
Skills
About the role
• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand
forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with production supervisors, purchasing, and warehouse teams to align schedules
with material availability and workforce capacity.
• Monitor progress against schedules and adjust as needed to address equipment downtime,
material shortages, or changes in demand.
• Analyze production capacity and recommend workflow improvements to reduce bottlenecks.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to relevant departments to ensure transparency and
minimize disruptions.
• Coordinate with quality control to ensure products meet compliance and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data within ERP or production management systems.
• Generate and distribute regular production reports for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned, in alignment with the needs of the warehouse and the business
it supports.
Required Skills and Experience
• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and lead times.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail to ensure schedules are accurate and realistic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and the full Microsoft Office Suite to support reporting and
daily operations.
• Adapts quickly to meet changing priorities and manages time effectively, balancing multiple
priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in managing a demanding workload, prioritizing tasks, and consistently meeting
deadlines.
• Ability to strategically analyze complex situations and develop well-considered plans.
• Applies analytical skills to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage others.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset and a focus on
results and continuous improvement.
Preferred Skills and Experience
• Previous experience working in a high-volume distribution, manufacturing, technical service (i.e.
testing and repair) or forward/reverse logistics operation.
Educational Requirements
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related
field, or equivalent relevant experience.
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected further consideration will be contacted.
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This is an active vacancy.
You will love working in our family-oriented company! When you join our family, you will enjoy perks such as:
• Weekly pay
• Positive, team-oriented, inclusive workplace
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, & sick/personal time
Benefits
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• RRSP
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement