production planner

Company Overview

Strassburger Windows & Doors manufactures premium windows and doors, building on a longstanding commitment to quality workmanship, integrity and fair pricing. Its manufacturing systems and partnerships with Ontario dealers support its work across Southwestern Ontario.

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Purchasing & Planning Manager, the Production Planner is responsible for communicating productions needs to manufacturing. They will be an integral part of the team serving as a standalone role central to and regularly interacting/communicating with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Sales, IT & Systems Management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create & distribute operational work orders to the production floor:

• Labels/worksheets
• Arrange work into sub-assemblies
• Organize painted product to assist with paint department scheduling

Handle supplemental production material:

• Date & plan paint information
• Summary of batch analysis
• Plan & co-ordinate glass requirements to suppliers
• Coordinate information required to support manufacturing of non-standard products

Cycle Counting:

• Use pre-arranged tools to accurately audit & count material on a scheduled basis
• Ensure accurate calculation to UOM
• Recounting/auditing discrepancies as they appear

Other Duties:

• Ownership of the Material Non-Compliance Process
• Involvement in reordering requests
• Continuous improvement initiatives as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• A degree or experience in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• Relevant certifications such as APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or similar are an asset
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of production processes, inventory management, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Proficiency in using planning and scheduling software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and Microsoft Excel. Strong communication skills for working across multiple departments and teams
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions in a fast-paced production environment
• Attention to detail and strong data entry accuracy
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of lean manufacturing or just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems
• Familiarity with ERP software and demand planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person