Senior Production Planner

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As a Senior Production Planner you will be ensuring that the manufactured products are produced in a cost-effective way that meets quality specifications, ensures the production and distribution of products run smoothly and ensures the work centers have material and work order priorities are clearly defined from scheduling. This is a well established manufacturer located in Kitchener, On. If you are an experienced Production Planner looking to join a team of accomplished, dedicated and ambitious individuals, this may be the opportunity for you. You will work closely with the Master Scheduler and consistently lead the dialogue of the cross functional teams each month to ensure alignment across the organization.

· Review and schedule all new sales orders in the system

· Work with Master Scheduler to plan changes to schedule

· Review material requirements in MRP

· Review Engineering Change Requirements and Process Routing Requests for Material impact. Provide appropriate feedback

· Create Job Traveler packages (requesting manufacturing process, ensure correct authorization) and ensure serialization is maintained as per procedures (when required)

· Issue Job Travelers, monitor and report on work in process, review and complete Job Travelers

· Create and maintains the production plan in MRP system based on available production capacity (Machine & labour)

· Coordinates client requirements with internal teams i.e. Procurement, Production, Engineering, Sales, and Quality

· Organize data and information for weekly production meetings

· MRP Experience (Epicor MRP is considered an asset)

Requirements

• Post secondary education in Materials Management or related field an asset
• 5 or more years of Production Planner experience
• Experience in a machining / assembly environment an asset