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Brandt is currently seeking a Production Planner/Coordinator for our new Saskatoon Manufacturing Facility. Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Production Planner/Coordinators 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.