- Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand
forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
- Collaborate with production supervisors, purchasing, and warehouse teams to align schedules
with material availability and workforce capacity.
- Monitor progress against schedules and adjust as needed to address equipment downtime,
material shortages, or changes in demand.
- Analyze production capacity and recommend workflow improvements to reduce bottlenecks.
- Communicate schedule changes promptly to relevant departments to ensure transparency and
minimize disruptions.
- Coordinate with quality control to ensure products meet compliance and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate scheduling data within ERP or production management systems.
- Generate and distribute regular production reports for management review.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process efficiencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned, in alignment with the needs of the warehouse and the business
it supports.
Required Skills and Experience
- 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and lead times.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail to ensure schedules are accurate and realistic.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis tools.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and the full Microsoft Office Suite to support reporting and
daily operations.
- Adapts quickly to meet changing priorities and manages time effectively, balancing multiple
priorities with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in managing a demanding workload, prioritizing tasks, and consistently meeting
deadlines.
- Ability to strategically analyze complex situations and develop well-considered plans.
- Applies analytical skills to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage others.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset and a focus on
results and continuous improvement.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous experience working in a high-volume distribution, manufacturing, technical service (i.e.
testing and repair) or forward/reverse logistics operation.
Educational Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related
- field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected further consideration will be contacted.
- CTDI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
- By applying, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws. Click here to view CTDI's Privacy Notice Agreement.
- This is an active vacancy.
- You will love working in our family-oriented company! When you join our family, you will enjoy perks such as:
- Weekly pay
- Positive, team-oriented, inclusive workplace
- Health, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Coverage
- Paid holidays, vacation, & sick/personal time
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- RRSP
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
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