Job Description

Company overview

Upland Technologies Inc. is an innovative company with a growing team that builds and supports custom machines and automation projects.

Position summary

The Job Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating work across engineering, fabrication/machining, assembly, and test to support on-time delivery, efficient execution, and clear shop priorities.

Key responsibilities

Create and maintain job plans, routings, and work orders for custom machine build and automation projects

Build and maintain project schedules and weekly production plans (milestones, dependencies, and priorities)

Coordinate with engineering to ensure timely release of drawings, BOMs, and changes

Organize purchasing to confirm lead times, support expediting, and prevent material shortages

Issue and manage jobs / work packages so the shop has the right sequence, documentation, and revisions

Track WIP progress, identify schedule risks early, and communicate priorities and status updates to stakeholders

Coordinate inter-department handoffs (fabrication/machining to assembly, assembly to test/commissioning)

Maintain planning files and master data (lead times, routings, job structures) using Excel and shared folders

Act in accordance with EH&S best practices to promote a safe and healthy working environment

Qualification requirements

3+ years of planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment (custom machinery, automation, fabrication, or similar preferred)

Strong understanding of shop workflows and constraints (machining/fabrication, assembly, integration, testing)

Ability to interpret technical documentation (drawings, BOMs, build packages)

Strong Excel skills (scheduling, tracking, pivot tables, basic formulas) and strong attention to detail

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

On-time regular attendance

Perks we offer

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

RSP contribution with employer match

Straight day shift

Clean, air-conditioned facility

Reimbursement for personal protective equipment

Opportunity for growth and advancement

How to apply

Please send resumes in confidence to: hr@uplandtech.com
Upland Technologies Inc., 80 Raglin Road, Cambridge, Ontario N1T 1Z5

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,352.08-$74,763.25 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person