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Brandt is currently seeking Production Planners for our new Saskatoon Manufacturing Facility. Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Production Planners are responsible for the short term scheduling and long term planning. The incumbent is to work with shop management, purchasing, engineering and other related personnel to ensure on-time delivery and an accurate schedule. Responsibilities include:
-Short term scheduling of the plant activities for an orderly flow of parts and materials
-Communicate with Material Handling and Purchasing
-Participate in the production meetings
-Make visible obstacles impeding on-time delivery
-Communicate with Managers and Supervisors to ensure manpower is always available to fulfill production requirements
-Report and update standard hours within manufacturing system
-Write up production orders within the manufacturing system
-Assist purchasing in regards to priorities
-Must be able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
-Must be capable of working under minimum supervision and assist department personnel when required
-Helps with work cell layout in plant
-Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
-Must have experience with Microsoft Office as well as Scheduling and Planning
-Must have Lean manufacturing training and experience
-Must have a working knowledge of steel fabrication, industrial equipment and machine shop practices
-Excellent communication skills, both oral & written, is required
-Understanding of work flow and constraints theories
-High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
-Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
-Experience using manufacturing software is considered an asset
-Understanding of AutoCAD / Solid works is considered an asset.