Scheduling Manager

Company Description

Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North America’s largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Penticton, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, WA, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic metres of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the world’s largest market pulp producers and operates the world’s largest sawmill. Mercer has operations in Canada, Germany, United States and Australia.

What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Position Description

Reporting to the General Manager, the Scheduling Manager is a critical leadership role

responsible for translating sales orders, engineering specs, and project milestones into

optimized, actionable production schedules for our Okanagan Falls manufacturing facility.

You will act as the vital bridge between project management, supply chain, and the factory

floor to ensure that all mass timber components are manufactured on time, on budget,

and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in

industrial manufacturing scheduling, a highly analytical mindset, and the ability to

orchestrate complex variables in a dynamic, make-to-order manufacturing environment

This is an on-site position located at our facility in Okanagan Falls, BC

Responsibilities

Lead the development, maintenance, and execution of the master production

schedule for cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam manufacturing operations at

the Okanagan Falls facility.

• Act as the central hub between Project Management, Engineering (BIM/CAD),

Procurement, and Operations to align raw material availability and approved shop

drawings with production timelines.

• Analyze factory capacity against current and forecasted workloads. Identify

potential bottlenecks and proactively adjust schedules or recommend resource

allocations to protect delivery commitments.

• Leverage ERP systems to maintain part masters, BOMS, production order

execution, release work orders, manage WIP (Work in Progress), and maintain

meticulously accurate production data and material consumption.

• Establish and maintain demand forecasts in collaboration with the project and

distributor sales teams along with inventory supply and procurement teams to

ensure lumber feedstocks, adhesives, and custom steel hardware are physically

available precisely when needed to prevent downtime.

• Manage Chain of Custody (FSC/SFI) certification compliance, maintaining full

material traceability across all production schedules. Monitor daily production

performance against the schedule. Generate and present monthly reports on

production output and forecast targets. Weekly check ins with production and

project management teams to maintain schedule alignment and priorities

• Champion initiatives to streamline the scheduling process, reduce manufacturing

lead times, minimize changeover waste, and implement lean manufacturing

principles within the planning department.

• Oversee workload distribution, establish clear team goals, conduct performance

reviews, and drive continuous capability development across direct reports.

Others duties as assigned

Qualifications And Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations

Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent

practical industry experience).

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in production planning,

scheduling, or operations management within a custom manufacturing or

industrial environment.

• Leadership: Proven ability to set performance standards, coach, and undertake

people management responsibilities

• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience in mass timber, engineered wood

products, forestry, or building materials is considered a significant asset.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong command of modern ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP,

NetSuite) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and dedicated production

scheduling software.

• Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to interpret complex project data, manage

multiple shifting variables simultaneously, and solve operational puzzles in real-

time.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently

negotiate timelines, resolve conflicts, and deliver clear operational directives to

both production floor supervisors and senior management.

Benefits

The salary for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 CAD. Salary will be commensurate

with education and experience. Our group benefits package includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to a PPE allowance and a fitness allowance.

RRSP - We provide a competitive RRSP contribution plan, with personal

contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.

Application Process

We look forward to receiving your resume with a cover letter by email to careers.mmt@mercerint.com. Please include your name and the job title you are applying for in the subject line. The competition will remain open until we find the right candidate to join our team. Please note that relocation assistance will not be available.

We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: www.mercerint.com.