Manufacturing Scheduler - Markham, Canada - PlanIT Search

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Reporting to the Business Solutions Manager, the Manufacturing Scheduler is responsible for using production planning best practices to optimize production (printing, card finishing) schedules. The Scheduler will create, analyze, and maintain production updates using planning software (Tactic). The Scheduler will be key in analyzing forecasts and accommodating client needs. The Scheduler must have excellent computer skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. The Scheduler must demonstrate the ability to plan, prioritize, and organize numerous tasks. Primary Responsibilities

  • Review and validate guidelines in scheduling software Tactic; have an intimate knowledge of the sequence of production, setup times (fixed & variable), and delayafter times
  • Maintain a current database of client requirements/Service Level Agreements
  • Collaborate with multiple production supervisors to communicate optimized schedules and update Tactic based on production feedback
  • Add and maintain preventative maintenance windows, machine capacity changes, and labour constraints in Tactic
  • Continuously track schedule discrepancies or capacity issues on a daily basis and create relevant reporting in Tactic
  • Actively participates in daily manufacturing status meetings to provide schedule updates, issues or concerns
  • Engage with Sales & Client Services to establish schedules for incoming work (forecasted volumes) and ensure timely communication regarding schedule attainment
  • Proactive approach to solving fulfillment challenges (schedule discrepancies, analyzing capacity, load balancing)

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Train backup Schedulers as requested
  • Other duties as required to support the changing business needs
    Qualifications, Experience and Educational Requirements

Work Experience:


  • Extensive experience creating detailed schedules and planning modules in a manufacturing environment

Skills and Competencies:


  • Ability to build and support strong internal relationships with crossfunctional departments
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong PC skills are required (MS Office, SAP) and a willingness to become an expert with Tactic Scheduling through curiosity & practice
  • Exceptional analytical, attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work as a team player and maintain a positive attitude
  • Working knowledge of Tactic or BOWE production tracking system is an asset
  • Able to perform in a fastpaced, changing environment

Education:


  • Completion of postsecondary education is preferred (in the field of Graphic Communications, an asset)

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flextime
  • Onsite parking
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Markham, ON L6C 0C1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- manufacturing environment: 6 years (required)

  • Tactic: 6 years (required)
  • BOWE production tracking system: 6 years (required)
Graphic Communications: 5 years (required)

  • SAP: 5 years (required)

Work Location:
One location
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