Job Description

Southmedic is known globally as an innovative, high quality Canadian medical device manufacturer. At Southmedic you will enjoy an open-minded culture that fosters individual growth and career development within a dynamic team. Southmedic believes in continually investing in our staff; allowing you to reach your full potential through ongoing training and development. You will engage with a team that values respect, accountability and integrity.

We are looking for a Production Planner – a skilled individual who is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective manufacturing plan for the Assembly Department. The Assembly Production Planner is responsible for but not limited to predictive planning, scheduling of orders and monitoring of plan capacity and advise when capacity is going to become a concern. The Assembly Production Planner is responsible to advise manufacturing and materials management of production conflicts and provide possible solutions. The Assembly Production Planner is responsible for ensuring the demand for purchased parts is accurate parts for the assembly area.

What You Will Do

• The Planning & Supply Chain Manager is fully briefed on the current schedule attainment in the Assembly department.
• Supports purchasing as to stock requirements for the completion of all Assembly department orders.
• Provides manufacturing lead times to customer service.
• Manages and monitor Customer supplied material relating to production plan.
• Ensures Assembly department meets the production deadlines to ensure on time customer delivery.
• Back up the Jr Production Planner and Tier 2 Customer Service for vacation and absence.
• Provide assembly schedules to manufacturing associates and management.
• Plan production through the use of material planning module within Southmedic’s ERP system.
• Use sales reports to project planned production requirements.
• Review inventory levels in all warehouses and plan production to replenish stock.
• Provide timelines that will address all back-order situations.
• Shall ensure any challenges in manufacturing are brought up in the daily morning manufacturing meeting and pushes for solutions to ensure solutions are implemented in a timely manner.
• Push cost saving initiatives for manufacturing that align with corporate focus/direction.
• Shall ensure that all business is performed with an attention to detail and are done in accordance with the Southmedic Quality System, mission and values.
• Provide schedule attainment metrics to manufacturing management.
• To administrate annual cycle count for contract customers and where required adjustments to inventory are made based on sound investigation of variance.

What We Need

• Strong background in production resource planning and supply chain management.
• Knowledgeable of the various product specifications
• Understanding of manufacturing process flow and requirements.
• Post-secondary education relating to supply chain management, production planning
• Problem solving skills are essential to ensure that work orders and personnel are managed in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Have excellent organizational skills, good judgement and good problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard operating procedures, work instructions and company policies
• Proficiency within Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Powerpoint, etc..)
• Strong analytical, organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work constructively across departments.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, make sound recommendations, and follow issues through to resolution.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Mileage & Expenses Reimbursement – for business related travel.
• Retirement Program - Southmedic will match RRSP contributions in our program that employees can begin participating on their first day.
• Benefits - Our group benefit plan covers medical, dental, vision, and other health needs, including our employee assistance program.
• Perks – Southmedic employees enjoy a variety of perks and discounts from local corporate partners like fitness memberships, events, and more!
• Education Reimbursement - Our continuing education program provides financial assistance for training and education courses.
• Engagement - We hold a number of social activities during the year including BBQ's, giveaways, and employee activities.

Salary Range: $55,000 -$60,000

Al may be used as part of the recruitment process. This posting is for an existing vacancy and is actively being recruited for.

Southmedic is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Southmedic Team!

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