Wd-production Planner - Winnipeg, Canada - Winpak

Winpak

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Production and Inventory Control, the Planner is responsible to plan weekly schedules and/or assess future demand/supply projections to effectively utilize plant capacity.

He/she is also expected to plan sales orders; and release work orders in a timely and orderly fashion as per the schedule to ensure mínimal interruptions to all work centres.

The Planner will ensure customer satisfaction in accordance with Winpak standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan custom orders, and work towards achieving a completion date that meets our internal and external customer expectations.
Ensure all required documentation is accurate, indicate what materials are to be used, what materials are to be produced, and clearly note any necessary special instructions required.
Allocate demand to the appropriate work centers to ensure that we achieve optimum efficiency, leadtime and ontime delivery.
Coordinate with Marketing to ensure that we continually look at methods to reduce aged inventory and increase our inventory turn ratio.
Pinpoint bottleneck resources and adjust schedules accordingly.
Sequence the week's workload in a fashion that maximizes productivity, efficiency, and work centre utilization.
Monitor and maintain daily schedules to ensure ontime delivery.
Address inquiries pertaining to production control issues from the Marketing and Technical Departments.
Respond to inquiries in keeping with Winpak's Total Quality Program.
Promote teamwork, cooperation, and effective communication within the Department and Company.

Interact with all levels of the operation in support of Winpak's TQI program.

Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner compliant with ISO 9001 and SQF 2000 standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. Postsecondary education and/or CPIM/APICS are an asset.
12 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a basic understanding of the scheduling process. Previous related scheduling experience is preferred.
Computer experience with Word and Excel. Experience with manufacturing, inventory, and schedulingrelated programs is preferred.
Must be analytical and able to question the status quo.
Ability to deal effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work with tight time restraints with mínimal supervision.
Must demonstrate flexibility and openness to change.
Good interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
Posted: March 15, 2024

Full-Time