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Production Scheduler

  • Oakville, ON, L6H 7T1, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Experience
2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination.
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

  • 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.

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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
More about this job

Responsibilities

The Production Scheduler creates and maintains production schedules while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and capacity. They also monitor progress, adjust schedules for disruptions, and generate reports to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in production scheduling or manufacturing coordination and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel. An associate or bachelor degree in a related field is preferred, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

  • Production scheduling
  • Capacity planning
  • ERP systems
  • MRP systems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Workflow optimization
  • Process improvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Reporting
  • Supply chain management
  • Manufacturing processes

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • RRSP
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time

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Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Management & Leadership
  • Administrative

Keywords

  • Production Scheduler
  • Supply Chain
  • Operations Management
  • Manufacturing
  • ERP
  • MRP
  • Capacity Planning
  • Lead Times
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Pivot Tables
  • Data Analysis
  • Warehouse
  • Logistics
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Quality Control
  • Inventory Levels
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Workflow
  • Reporting
  • Compliance

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