Production Planner & Scheduling Manager

Stellenanzeige: HR Business Partner (m/f/d) - Trench Germany GmbH

Production Manager

Pickering, ON | Full-Time | Senior (5+ years)

About us

• In Trench Canada, we deliver
• state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and
• bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized
• engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of
• electricity with reliability and performance.
• We are driven by a commitment to
• advancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainable
• practices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail,
• and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where
• diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute
• and succeed.

Our Values

Trust

Responsibility

Excellence

Navigating Change

Candor

Humility

Overview

• As Manager of Planning & Scheduling department, you
• will lead the end-to-end production planning and scheduling function, aiming
• seamless execution of manufacturing operations while balancing customer
• demand/mix, capacity, inventory, and material availability. You will be
• responsible for developing and maintaining optimized manufacturing schedules,
• driving scheduling adherence, managing production priorities, and ensuring
• on-time delivery performance.
• In addition to operational leadership, you will play a key role in the
• digital transformation of the planning function by leveraging SAP expertise,
• AI-driven solutions, advanced analytics, and process automation tools to
• improve decision-making, planning accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Success in this role requires strong leadership capabilities, a
• transformational mindset, and a passion for developing people and building
• high-performing teams. You will coach and mentor planners, foster continuous
• improvement, and collaborate across Procurement, Production, Engineering,
• Quality, and Supply Chain to support business growth and operational
• excellence.

Your Tasks

Lead and develop the Planning & Scheduling team, ensuring the right competencies, resources, and succession plans are in place to support current and future business needs.

Establish a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Own and manage the master production schedule, finite scheduling processes, capacity planning, and production prioritization across all manufacturing areas, using SAP as the core planning platform while driving continuous improvements through automation, analytics, and digital planning solutions.

Drive planning accuracy, schedule adherence, throughput optimization, and on-time delivery performance.

Partner closely with Procurement, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Sales to align demand, capacity, and material availability.

Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and capacity review processes to proactively identify constraints and mitigation actions.

Utilize advanced SAP capabilities to optimize planning processes, improve data accuracy.

Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, automation tools, and digital solutions to improve forecasting, scheduling, reporting, inventory management, and decision-making processes.

Identify, develop, and deploy new planning tools and technologies to increase efficiency and improve operational performance.

Lead digital transformation initiatives across planning and scheduling processes, ensuring successful adoption and sustainable results.

Analyze production capacity, routing requirements, bottlenecks, and work center utilization to maximize throughput and productivity.

Monitor and manage Work-in-Process (WIP) levels to support flow optimization and lead-time reduction.

Establish and maintain safety stock parameters, planning policies, inventory strategies, and MRP controls.

Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to production delays, material shortages, planning deviations, and service performance issues.

Develop, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs).

Support strategic growth initiatives, capacity expansion projects, and operational transformation programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's

degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial

Engineering, Business, or a related field.

5+

years of progressive experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling,

supply chain, or operations leadership roles.

Proven

leadership experience managing and developing planning, scheduling, or

operations teams.

Advanced

SAP expertise, including MRP, Production Planning (PP), Materials

Management (MM), reporting, and data management.

Demonstrated

experience leading ERP optimization, digital transformation, or business

process improvement initiatives.

Experience

utilizing AI, advanced analytics, automation tools, or digital

technologies to improve operational performance.

Strong

knowledge of production planning, finite scheduling, capacity planning,

inventory management, and supply chain processes.

Excellent

analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Strong

business acumen with the ability to translate operational challenges into

strategic improvement opportunities.

Experience

with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational

excellence methodologies.

Advanced

proficiency in digital tools such as Power BI, SAP Analytics, SharePoint,

and other data visualization and reporting tools.

Demonstrated

ability to lead organizational change, drive employee engagement, and

develop talent.

Ability

to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced

manufacturing environment.

Practical

manufacturing and shop-floor experience.

We offer

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is CAD 115000 - 150000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.

You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.

Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility

Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation.

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