Production Planner

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.

SUMMARY
A manufacturing planner is someone who is responsible for creating and administering the schedule for the manufacturing process of a product. The planner has to take care of operations and ensure that the product is shipped to customers as well as guarantee customer satisfaction.

JOB DESCRIPTION;
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 Hold NPR meetings to review the project, before production starts, to ensure preparedness of various departments and materials.
 Assist the Department Manager in developing production plan including timelines according to production specifications and customer requirements.
 Assist the Production Manager in determining production requirements based on plant capacity and production specifications.
 Assist the Production Manager in planning work flow and schedules for production departments.
 Assist in production delay and risk assessment, and mitigation activities.
 Notify the Project Managers on any delays and outages.
 Assist the Production Manager in evaluating current production processes and recommending improvements.
 Conduct daily meetings to keep track of production schedules.
 Ensure that finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
 Resolve production issues and escalate unresolved issues to management promptly.
 Liaise and coordinate with the sales, procurement and other departments in the organization’s supply chain network, collaborate with quality control, engineering, project management, supply chain and other staff.
 Perform regular audits regarding manufacturing capacity, size of the workforce and production specifications of the organization.
 Make detailed reports about each cycle in the manufacturing process.
 Perform other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES
 Strong organization skills.
 Exceptional planning skills.
 Analytical.
 Good balance between short-term and long-term strategy.
 Strong communication skills.
 Customer service skills.
 Ability to earn trust.
 Eye for details
 Working knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
 Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems
 Good at math and statistics

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
 A 4–year degree in Business Administration or Operations Management, or
 A college degree in any stream is necessary plus three or more years relevant work experience.
 A certificate from the Association for Operations Management is an asset.

RIDE Coach and Bus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.