Production Planning and Scheduling Manager

SUMMARY

Our client is seeking a Manager, Production Planning and Scheduling to provide leadership across production planning, scheduling, demand planning, inventory alignment, and capacity optimization within a complex manufacturing environment for their operations in the West GTA. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, this position will lead the Production Scheduling team while partnering closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Customer Experience, and Manufacturing leadership to ensure customer demand is met safely, efficiently, and on time. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing planning professional to play a key role in optimizing production capacity, improving scheduling accuracy, reducing lead times, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple production departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of progressive experience in production planning, production scheduling, materials management, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment

• 2+ years of leadership experience managing scheduling, planning, or operational teams

• Experience within the furniture manufacturing sector strongly preferred

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, SCMP, or similar designation considered a strong asset

• Advanced experience with ERP/MRP systems, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing structures, and capacity planning tools

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI, Visio, Gantt charts, and production scheduling systems

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management capabilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills within a manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S methodologies, capacity loading, and production workflow optimization

• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety standards and manufacturing best practices

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational priorities, resource utilization, customer expectations, and production objectives

• Valid driver's license required

• First Aid certification considered an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, coach, and develop the Production Scheduling team to ensure alignment with operational targets and business objectives

• Establish and maintain best practices related to demand planning, inventory planning, capacity planning, and master production scheduling

• Develop and optimize daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, inventory levels, and plant capacity

• Coordinate closely with Customer Experience teams regarding order status, delivery timelines, schedule changes, and special customer requirements

• Analyze production backlogs, capacity constraints, bottlenecks, and operational performance to improve throughput and reduce lead times

• Facilitate cross-functional production planning meetings involving Engineering, Purchasing, Design, Quality, Customer Experience, and Operations teams

• Manage outsourcing schedules and vendor coordination to support production requirements and delivery commitments

• Partner with Production Managers and Supervisors on workforce planning and shift scheduling activities

• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling accuracy, workflow efficiency, and resource optimization

• Monitor key operational metrics including schedule adherence, capacity utilization, machine capability, order distribution, and invoicing plans

• Ensure scheduling activities support safe work practices and company Health & Safety standards

• Maintain accuracy of ERP/MRP master data, BOMs, routing structures, and inventory planning parameters

• Resolve complex scheduling conflicts, fulfillment challenges, and capacity-related issues while protecting customer commitments

• Support company growth initiatives, new product introductions, and operational expansion projects

• Prepare planning and performance reports for senior leadership and contribute to strategic operational planning activities

• Perform additional duties as required to support business objectives

APPLICATION

If you are an experienced production planning and scheduling leader with a strong manufacturing background and a passion for continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume outlining your experience in production planning, scheduling, capacity management, ERP/MRP systems, and manufacturing operations leadership. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Thank you.