Planning Coordinator
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience acquired directly within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Looking for a Planning Coordinator role where things really move? Our partner, an established manufacturing plant, is seeking a Planning Coordinator to join their dynamic team in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Located in the heart of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, this growing company needs a Planning Coordinator to orchestrate shop floor operations. If you thrive in an industrial setting and are looking for a stable career in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, read on!
As the Planning Coordinator, you will act as the orchestrator ensuring every plant department has exactly what it needs to move forward efficiently. Day in and day out, you will work hand-in-hand with passionate colleagues, ranging from experienced welders to seasoned supervisors, in a genuinely collaborative and friendly atmosphere.
Advantages
Highly competitive group insurance (health and disability coverage), split equally (50/50) with the employer
Robust RRSP program, featuring a competitive 4% direct employer contribution
3 to 4 weeks of vacation to truly disconnect, including the highly valued summer construction holiday weeks
A 100% on-site work environment, fostering immediate mutual support and warm, authentic team cohesion
Privileged access to the latest software licenses to streamline and modernize your work methods (company use of Claude AI)
A stable career based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, far from major urban traffic jams
Responsibilities
Proactively prepare and adjust weekly labor plans to maximize production efficiency
Release production orders to the various work centers at the most strategic time
Thoroughly compile and distribute complete production packets to shop floor supervisors
Coordinate frequent format changes with agility in response to unexpected equipment issues
Meticulously document daily production and generate accurate reports for operations management
Act as a direct partner to supervisors, challenging existing processes and driving sustainable solutions
Qualifications
University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Logistics
3 to 5 years of relevant experience acquired directly within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Excellent practical understanding of metal fabrication/processing and custom production challenges
Advanced proficiency in Excel and a strong openness to using artificial intelligence at work
Natural influential leadership to rally operational teams around shared goals
Exceptional ability to adapt quickly and reprioritize work in response to shop floor emergencies
Strong interest in artificial intelligence tools (Claude is an asset)
Summary
It is time to give your career a fresh boost. If you see yourself in this profile and are ready to make a significant impact right at the center of the action, we want to hear from you. Come build the future with a proud, authentic, and tight-knit team. This Planning Coordinator role in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is waiting for your talent to shine. Don’t miss out on this prime opportunity - send your resume today and take your career to new heights!
To apply, send your resume directly to: alexandre.guertin@randstad.ca
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/guertinalexandre
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
As the Planning Coordinator, you will act as the orchestrator ensuring every plant department has exactly what it needs to move forward efficiently. Day in and day out, you will work hand-in-hand with passionate colleagues, ranging from experienced welders to seasoned supervisors, in a genuinely collaborative and friendly atmosphere.
Advantages
Highly competitive group insurance (health and disability coverage), split equally (50/50) with the employer
Robust RRSP program, featuring a competitive 4% direct employer contribution
3 to 4 weeks of vacation to truly disconnect, including the highly valued summer construction holiday weeks
A 100% on-site work environment, fostering immediate mutual support and warm, authentic team cohesion
Privileged access to the latest software licenses to streamline and modernize your work methods (company use of Claude AI)
A stable career based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, far from major urban traffic jams
Responsibilities
Proactively prepare and adjust weekly labor plans to maximize production efficiency
Release production orders to the various work centers at the most strategic time
Thoroughly compile and distribute complete production packets to shop floor supervisors
Coordinate frequent format changes with agility in response to unexpected equipment issues
Meticulously document daily production and generate accurate reports for operations management
Act as a direct partner to supervisors, challenging existing processes and driving sustainable solutions
Qualifications
University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Logistics
3 to 5 years of relevant experience acquired directly within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Excellent practical understanding of metal fabrication/processing and custom production challenges
Advanced proficiency in Excel and a strong openness to using artificial intelligence at work
Natural influential leadership to rally operational teams around shared goals
Exceptional ability to adapt quickly and reprioritize work in response to shop floor emergencies
Strong interest in artificial intelligence tools (Claude is an asset)
Summary
It is time to give your career a fresh boost. If you see yourself in this profile and are ready to make a significant impact right at the center of the action, we want to hear from you. Come build the future with a proud, authentic, and tight-knit team. This Planning Coordinator role in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is waiting for your talent to shine. Don’t miss out on this prime opportunity - send your resume today and take your career to new heights!
To apply, send your resume directly to: alexandre.guertin@randstad.ca
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/guertinalexandre
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Planning Coordinator will plan the weekly workload and release production orders to each work area at the right time. They prepare production packets for supervisors, adjust quickly when equipment problems occur and write daily production reports.
Requirements
Candidates need a university degree in industrial, mechanical engineering or logistics and 3 to 5 years in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Advanced Excel, practical knowledge of metal fabrication and a comfort with AI tools are expected.
Skills
- Excel (advanced)
- Production planning
- Labour planning
- Production scheduling
- Production order release
- Production reporting
- Metal fabrication
- Custom production
- Shop floor operations
- Changeover coordination
- Problem solving
- Prioritization
- Leadership and influence
- Process improvement
- Artificial intelligence tools
- Claude AI
- Communication
- Documentation
Benefits
- Group insurance (health and disability)
- RRSP with employer contribution
- 3 to 4 weeks of vacation
- Access to software licences
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Engineering
- Human Resources
Keywords
- Production planning
- Shop floor planning
- Manufacturing planning
- Production scheduling
- Metal fabrication
- Custom production
- Industrial engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Logistics
- Excel
- Artificial intelligence
- Claude
- Production orders
- Labour planning
- Format changes
- Production reporting
- Supervisor coordination
- Manufacturing
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- Randstad
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
Tools
- Excel
- Claude AI
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Logistics