Brandt Hiring for Production Planner at Saskatoon, SK Full Time

Brandt is currently seeking a Production Planner for our Saskatoon location. Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Production Scheduler/Planner is responsible for the short term scheduling and long term planning. The incumbent is to work with shop management, purchasing, engineering and other related personnel to ensure “on-time” delivery and an accurate schedule.

Duties & Responsibilities

Short term scheduling of the plant activities for an orderly flow of parts and materials

Communicate with Material Handling and Purchasing

Participate in the production meetings

Make visible obstacles impeding on-time delivery

Communicate with Managers and Supervisors to ensure manpower is always available to fulfill production requirements

Report and update standard hours within manufacturing system

Write up production orders within the manufacturing system

Assist purchasing in regards to priorities

Must be able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions

Must be capable of working under minimum supervision and assist department personnel when required

Helps with work cell layout in plant

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Must have experience with Microsoft Office as well as Scheduling and Planning

Must have Lean manufacturing training and experience

Must have a working knowledge of steel fabrication, industrial equipment and machine shop practices

Excellent communication skills, both oral & written, is required

Understanding of work flow and constraints theories

High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability

Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines

Experience using manufacturing software is considered an asset

Understanding of AutoCAD / Solid works is considered an asset.