We are currently seeking an experienced Production Labour Scheduler for our manufacturing facility. The Scheduler will be responsible for communicating and meeting production planning targets, liaising with operations and production teams, and supporting the continuous improvement of production planning and scheduling.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and above all, an excellent problem identifier and solver.
Responsibilities
- Prepare production labour schedules for operations with leadership guidance.
- Work closely with HR and operations to maximize the efficient use of positions and shifts for employees
- Maintain and improve tracking statistics for labour trends and usage as it relates to production
- Provide assistance and expertise in terms of labour planning when required
- Ensures the correct positions are scheduled according to business needs
- Prepares production schedule reports for operations and HR (i.e., attendance tracking, etc.)
- Track progress and deviations from the scheduling planning and assist with problem solving
- Follow staffing guidelines to create and post employee schedules in accordance with policies and procedure
- Update staff schedules daily and respond to employee shortages as required
- Adjust scheduling as required to facilitate ad hoc events (i.e. training, employee appreciation lunches, etc.)
- Identify employees scheduling constraints and raise awareness with operations and planning
- Address labour scheduling issues and respond to employee concerns and requests around scheduling
- Continuously evaluate and improve labour scheduling processes
- Track and confirm approval of employee requests for scheduling changes (i.e. LOA, day off)
- Provide assistance to employees with forms, scheduling information, general shift change requests
- Document filing and maintenance of employee notice boards
- Provide back-up support for production schedule changes, when required
Qualifications
- 4+ years minimum experience as labour planner in a manufacturing environment
- Post Secondary education or equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced technology systems
- Hands on experience with workforce / manufacturing scheduling systems
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Positive interpersonal skills / people oriented
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and make impartial decisions in accordance with policies and procedures
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities
16 hours ago