Job Description

Job title: Production Planner
Production Planner Extraordinaire Wanted! Imagine being the mastermind who keeps the gears of industry turning smoothly. As our Production Planner, you'll be the strategic force behind our manufacturing success - optimizing schedules, solving supply chain puzzles, and ensuring every piece comes together at just the right time. Your sharp analytical mind and talent for organization will shine as you navigate ERP systems, crunch production data, and collaborate with teams across the business. This is where your passion for efficiency meets real-world impact, where every day brings new challenges to tackle and processes to perfect. If you eat logistics problems for breakfast and dream in optimized schedules, we've got the perfect playground for your talents. Let's build something remarkable together!
TalentWorld is recruiting a Production Planner in Northeast Calgary, Alberta, for one of our partners.
Why Work with TalentWorld
Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
3 weeks of paid vacation.
Full range of medical and dental benefits.
Training is provided to help you grow your skills.
Free parking on site and more!
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize production schedules to balance customer deadlines, inventory levels, and plant capacity.
Leverage ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Kinaxis) to generate work orders, track progress, and adjust plans in real time.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Operations, Sales) to align production plans with business goals.
Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, or material shortages to minimize downtime.
Analyze production data (lead times, throughput, scrap rates) and recommend efficiency improvements.
Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring raw materials and WIP (work-in-progress) meet production needs.
Communicate schedule changes clearly to stakeholders, ensuring smooth workflow transitions.
Contribute to supply chain risk management by monitoring supplier performance and demand fluctuations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance planning accuracy and productivity.
Guide and mentor junior team members in best practices for production scheduling.
Qualifications
Bachelor's in supply chain, Business, or Engineering
Preferred: APICS CPIM/CSCP or Six Sigma
ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)
Advanced Excel & data analysis
Inventory/supply chain principles
Lean Manufacturing experience
2-5 years in production planning/scheduling
Manufacturing industry experience preferred
Strong communicator & problem-solver
Detail-oriented under pressure
Employment Details
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Northeast Calgary, Alberta
Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Interested in Production Planner role in Northeast Calgary, Alberta?
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