Job Description

Description
Role Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to manage and optimize the production schedule. In this role, you will work closely with the Assembly Master Planner, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless production flow, mitigate supply chain risks, and proactively address issues related to material shortages, delays, and process inefficiencies.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage the production schedule based on available capacity and multiple changing customer requirements.
• Taking deep dives to proactively identify, anticipate and escalate shortages in the short and long term as needed.
• Work with cross functional teams to Investigate, track, and compile a database of work arounds and substitutions.
• Monitor incoming material to ensure timely delivery, escalate delays to planning and logistics teams, to fulfill shop requirements in scheduling and releasing engine starts, rework and conversions.
• Develop, review, update necessary reports to ensure clear communication across all business levels.
• Collaborate with operations and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure accurate routing alignment for scheduled dates within the ERP system.
• Act as a primary point of contact to lead and coordinate communications with internal stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Drive process improvements to minimize fulfillment risks caused by internal issues and enhance production efficiency.
• Work effectively within a team setting and under minimal guidance to achieve production goals and resolve issues.

Preferred Qualification:

• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and supply chain management.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with supply chain focus or related field (or 3+ years of comparable industry experience)
• 3+ years direct experience working with ERP systems, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to proactively identify issues, analyze data, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across teams and levels.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and driving process improvements.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics:

• Previous experience in engine production scheduling, manufacturing, or a related field, with familiarity in workarounds and substitutions within production planning.
• Strong knowledge of material management and logistics coordination.
• Collaborative team player who takes ownership of decisions and is a results-oriented self-starter.
• Proven ability to drive change, motivate teams, and excel in a fast-paced business environment.
• Ability to work effectively across various work environments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding key performance objectives and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to assess, prioritize, and manage tasks, risks, resources, milestones, and deliverables amidst frequent changes.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, coordinate several projects simultaneously, and lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Analytical mindset with a proven ability to identify root causes of problems and develop efficient, effective solutions.
• Experience in planning, procurement, scheduling, or related functions.
• Strong customer service skills, with keen attention to detail and quality.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively under tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in engine production scheduling or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with workarounds and substitutions in production planning.
• Knowledge of material management and logistics coordination.

Accommodations:
INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and work environment. We make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To ensure your needs are met, please contact our Human Resources department at .

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