Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Polytainers is looking for an experienced Production Scheduler to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Production Planning Manager, this role is responsible for developing and preparing daily production schedules, optimizing production resources to meet customer requirements, and completing projects as assigned by the Manager.
The successful candidate will have strong finite production scheduling experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment and hands-on SAP experience in a production planning function.
This is a full-time position with a Monday – Friday work schedule. Potential Hybrid after 3 months.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:
Preparation and Distribution of Production Schedule
• Prepare and distribute daily schedules to production supervision while balancing production efficiency and customer requirements
• Monitor schedule attainment and follow-up significant concerns with production and/or management.
• Review customer requirements in advance to detect potential problems in meeting customer requirements.
• Ensure timely and efficient corrective action is taken to respond to issues that minimize the impact to the customer.
Maintenance and Optimization of Inventory
• Continuously evaluate (and adjust if necessary) inventory buffers based on demand variability, desired customer service levels and process capabilities.
• Proactively put measures in place to minimize total system obsolescence exposure.
• Determine root cause(s) through solid problem-solving methodology to prevent recurrence of materials issues
• Develop & maintain daily/weekly/monthly inventory reports to ensure resources/inventory are available to meet customer demand
Capacity Planning and Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
• Identify, report and recommend solutions on capacity restrictions for the purpose of proactive planning and elimination of bottlenecks that impact capacity planning.
• Schedule and coordinate machine tools maintenance and/or overhauls with production and maintenance to ensure production goals are met.
• Prepares “what if” scenarios for specific products on a “need to” basis.

System Maintenance And Communication
• Liaise with Quality Assurance and Sales on quality issues that affect deliveries
• Communicate scheduling deviations with Customer Service, maintain up to date system files regarding new or changing master data
• Participate in information exchange with other departments as necessary.
Continuous Improvement (Other)
• Complete special projects as required.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• High School Diploma required; college education is considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing production control and/or finite scheduling experience within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on SAP experience in a production planning/scheduling function – REQUIRED.
• SAP ePP/DS experience is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of injection molding and plastic printing technology is an asset.
• Experience with pull inventory systems and MRPII systems.
• Strong production planning and scheduling capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify capacity constraints, evaluate competing priorities and make effective scheduling decisions.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:
• Customer focus – committed to meeting the needs internal and external stakeholders
• Interpersonal/team skills – Builds rapport and constructive relations with people across all levels of the organization
• Results-oriented – Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and initiative, assuming responsibility without being asked
• Flexibility – Calm and flexible when faced with challenges and pressure; ability to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Critical information seeking – Probes and asks the right questions to proactively gather information and diagnose problems; resourceful with the ability to research strategically and quickly
This job posting reflects existing vacancy. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process, if selected.
Polytainers does not directly use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. However, Polytainers does use Indeed.com to publicly advertise this posting and Indeed.com does use artificial intelligence as part of the screening process. More information about how Indeed.com uses artificial intelligence in their process can be found here: How Indeed Uses AI: Employer Tools and Responsible Use
This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.
Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.