Job descriptionAre you an expert in automotive material flow with a decade of experience navigating the complexities of Tier 1 manufacturing?
Randstad Canada is seeking a Senior Production Planner for a prominent automotive supplier in Stratford, Ontario.
This is a high-level role designed for a professional who thrives in a Just-In-Time (JIT) environment and possesses a deep technical mastery of the Plex ERP system. You will be responsible for the integrity of the master schedule, ensuring that OEM customer demands are met with 100% accuracy while optimizing inventory and line efficiency. If you are a proactive problem-solver who can maintain a stable production pulse amidst a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Advantages
Competitive Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 per year based on experience.
Comprehensive Benefits: Includes dental, extended health, vision, and life insurance.
Financial Security: Company pension plan and disability insurance.
Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement and a robust wellness program.
Stability: Permanent, full-time day shift position with a global industry leader.
Responsibilities
Master Scheduling: Develop and execute detailed production schedules aligned with OEM customer releases and EDI demand.
ERP Management: Act as the subject matter expert for the Plex ERP system, maintaining 100% accuracy in BOMs, routings, and production orders.
JIT Leadership: Execute production planning in a pull-based environment, coordinating Kanban systems and line-side supermarket replenishment.
Delivery Discipline: Monitor daily production performance and OEE to ensure zero disruptions to customer delivery requirements.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and resolve potential material shortages or capacity constraints, implementing immediate countermeasures and recovery plans.
Inventory Optimization: Analyze production data to improve inventory turns, reduce lead times, and eliminate waste.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Purchasing and Production teams to support launch readiness and ramp-ups for new automotive programs.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 10 years of production control or planning experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive environment.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Plex ERP (highly preferred) and high-level Excel data analysis.
Education: Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
Industry Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and EDI release processing.
Certifications: APICS/ASCM (CPIM or CSCP) certification is a significant asset.
Soft Skills: Exceptional sense of urgency, ownership, and the ability to react quickly to production volatility.
Summary
If this is the position for you, APPLY ONLINE or email resume to Mina Khalil at mina.khalil@randstad.ca
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please visit www.randstad.ca for a complete list of opportunities.
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