Planner Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Cascadia Metals is built on strong founding principles and a long-standing commitment to doing things the right way. Our continued growth reflects the dedication of our owner and our ongoing investment in our infrastructure-and most importantly, our people.

Cascadia Metals is seeking a Production Planner at our Port Kells branch. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing daily production, fulfillment, and shipping activities across multiple operational areas, including Cut-to-Length (CTL), Slitting, and Sheet Stock Fulfillment.

This role operates within a centralized planning team and works closely with other planners (CTL, Slitter, Logistics, and Pick & Pack) to ensure all orders flow efficiently from order entry through production to final delivery.

The position serves as a key connector between Sales, Production, Inventory, and Shipping.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Review incoming picking lists and convert them into actionable work orders
• Build and maintain daily and next-day production schedules for CTL and Slitter operations
• Coordinate scheduling decisions with other planners to balance workload and avoid bottlenecks
• Prioritize orders based on customer requirements, material availability, and operational efficiency
• Ensure materials are staged and ready in collaboration with production teams

Work Order Management

• Create detailed work orders with clear instructions, material requirements, and customer notes
• Align priorities with fellow planners to maintain overall operational flow
• Verify order specifications and confirm details with Sales when required
• Track and update work order status through completion
• Ensure all completed jobs are properly recorded and closed in the system

Inventory & Material Coordination

• Validate material availability and proactively identify shortages
• Work closely with Inventory Control and planners to manage shared resources
• Review inventory processing reports and ensure accurate system updates
• Support receiving and tagging of incoming materials when required

Fulfillment & Shipping Alignment

• Align production output with shipping schedules in coordination with the Logistics Planner
• Collaborate with Pick & Pack Planner to ensure proper order sequencing and readiness
• Support load planning, consolidation, and delivery timelines
• Assist in converting picking lists into packing lists and shipment planning

Cross-Functional Communication

• Act as a communication hub between Sales, Production, Logistics, Warehouse, and other planners
• Participate in daily planning and production meetings
• Provide updates on order status, delays, and machine availability
• Continuously collaborate with the planning team to adjust priorities and optimize workflow

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain production reports, planning logs, and daily performance tracking
• Identify inefficiencies across planning functions and recommend improvements
• Ensure accuracy in documentation and system updates

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or logistics coordination (manufacturing or industrial environment preferred)
• Proven ability to work within a team-based planning environment
• Strong understanding of workflow coordination across production and shipping
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with ERP systems (Steel Plus or similar is an asset)
• Proficiency in Excel or reporting tools is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Team-based planning and collaboration
• Operational awareness (end-to-end order flow)
• Decision-making under pressure
• Time and priority management
• Process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Joining Cascadia Metals means being part of a thriving and expanding organization that values its employees. Here is why you should consider working for us:

• Work-Life Balance: We respect personal time and promote a healthy balance between work and life.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Company-paid Extended Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.
• RRSP Matching: 4% RRSP matching program is available after 3 months of employment.

We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace. Cascadia Metals thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.