Arconas is a Mississauga-based modular and public seating manufacturer established in 1972. Our mission is to bring high-design, to high-traffic areas that require comfortable and durable seating solutions. We supply our furniture to many of the largest airports and transportation terminals throughout the world, as well as to government offices, healthcare centres and universities. We are a privately-owned company who has earned recognition as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed companies five consecutive years in a row. We are now on a determined path to growth leading to great opportunities for personal and career growth. We are looking for an experienced Production Planner/Scheduler. The position of Production Planner/Scheduler creates and maintains production schedules in the manufacturing plant in order to ensure that all company goals are achieved and that deadlines are met. By developing effective schedules, the Production Planner/Scheduler plays a major role in helping Arconas to reach its production objectives. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining schedules, planning the use of resources in the most effective manner, providing quick responses to production issues, identifying problems, helping to improve processes, using software to generate reports/schedules and ensuring that company objectives are met. Scope of Position •
Responsible for Scheduling and coordinating flow of work within or between departments of the manufacturing plant to expedite production. Establish and review the master production schedule.
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Organize and prioritize production orders for customer orders and in-house stock. Prepare master schedule to establish sequence and lead times to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts. Plan and schedule workflows according to lead times and ship dates. Prepare and execute production schedules while overseeing and ensuring that production staff are meeting targets. Coordinate and adjust work schedules as required to meet deadlines. Review daily open orders to ensure order fulfillment is achieved. Participate in regular meetings & act as a liaison between Production & Project Management Office. Liaise between production departments and Engineering to change processes and alter sequences to ensure accurate completion of jobs. Report and follow-up on discrepancies to the appropriate department. Review production scanning & ensure accountability in various departments. Oversee the planning function during design and/or production stages of assigned special projects. Develop contingency plans for any orders tracking behind to production schedule. Perform lead time analysis and prepare production schedules based on priority, lead time, quantity, and product availability.
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Ensure raw material inventory can meet production requirements, and place orders for required product. Monitor production schedule and plan as needed to ensure production goals are met on time. Forecast production and inventory requirements to maintain stock and raw materials for all warehouses. Support and lead a culture of continuous improvement. Manage daily KPI’s. Ad- hoc duties as assigned.
Education & OTHER Requirements • • • • • • • • •
Post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent experience in manufacturing, operations or related discipline. 3- 5 years’ experience in Planning and Scheduling. Ability to learn technical material to accomplish necessary objectives Comprehensive working knowledge of the production functions within an organization. Demonstrate ability to multi-task several priorities and possess solid time management skills. MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Prior ERP experience, preferable working in a Syteline environment. Familiarity in working with a SQL data base. Ability to lead cross functional teams and ability to work closely with our Production and Purchasing departments.
Preferred Skills • • • •
Ability to read and interpret documents such as master schedules, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual. Remedially knowledge to read part’s drawings. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Key Measurements of the Position • • • •
Maintain professionalism Ability to accomplish duties required effectively and efficiently. Keep the Production team up to date of situations that are causing deals. Ability to deal with added day to day issues and concerns.
Please note, the Company will conduct a criminal background check upon hire.
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This is a full-time, permanent position working from our Mississauga head office. Hours 8:30am to 5:00pm Compensation includes a competitive base and bonus, with group benefits, RRSP matching, vacation and office closure between Christmas and New Year's. What we provide: Arconas is a privately held company, family owned and operated. Secure work environment with many long-term employees. Fairness in hiring/promotion practices and the provision of promotion opportunities. Opportunities for personal growth and development. Multicultural work environment providing a broad range of views and opinions. Safety policies and committees to promote a safe work environment. Clean and pleasant work areas. Open door policy to discuss any issues with management and leadership staff. Formal Employee Concern Process. Promotion of a Respectful Workplace through our Mission and Values Statement. Company policies and training. Formal performance evaluation process and performance management. Competitive compensation and incentive programs. Company-sponsored education and training programs to improve your job knowledge and job-related skills. Orientation programs to introduce new employees to the company. Employee shared group benefits. Free tea and coffee. Free parking. Arconas Matching RRSP Contribution Program. Christmas holiday shutdown. Regular employee functions with senior management updates.
Our Team • • • •
Ask our team what it’s like to work here and they will tell you.......... We've been in business for 45 years and our future growth is secure. We have a multi-cultural team and believe our diversity and unique talents lead to superior quality products and service to our valued customers. Our owners and leaders are interested in new concepts; they listen to employees and encourage them to take ownership of their ideas, positions, and growth.
Arconas welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Arconas.com