Planning - Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Production Planning Manager

At Polytainers, we create packaging that helps protect the food products people enjoy every day. As a leading North American manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, we combine innovation, operational excellence and strong customer partnerships to deliver quality products and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across our teams and facilities, we work together with purpose, put our customers first and continuously look for better ways to work. We create an environment where people are encouraged to share their ideas, empowered to take action and are supported in their growth.

When you join Polytainers, you become part of a team that values accountability, collaboration and respect. Whatever your role—making our products, supporting our customers or improving how we work—your contribution matters. Together, we partner for success, win through teamwork and create packaging solutions for today and tomorrow.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for developing and maintaining daily production schedules, optimizing production resources and inventory, and working cross-functionally to ensure customer requirements are met in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute daily production schedules, balancing production efficiency with customer requirements.
• Monitor schedule attainment and proactively address issues that could impact customer deliveries.
• Review customer demand and identify potential production or material constraints in advance.
• Maintain and optimize inventory levels based on demand, service requirements and production capabilities.
• Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports.
• Identify capacity constraints and recommend solutions to eliminate production bottlenecks.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance/overhauls with Production and Maintenance to minimize impact on production.
• Develop “what-if” production scenarios when required.
• Communicate scheduling changes and delivery impacts with Customer Service, Quality, Sales and other departments.
• Support master-data maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing production control/finite scheduling experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Minimum 3 years of SAP experience within a planning function; ePPDS experience is an asset.
• High School Diploma required; college education is an asset.
• Knowledge of injection molding and plastic printing technology is an asset.
• Strong production planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and MRP systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Work Environment: This position works closely with manufacturing operations and requires considerable time on the production floor. The environment is fast-paced, with priorities changing based on customer demand, and overtime may occasionally be required.

This job posting reflects existing vacancy. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process, if selected.

Polytainers does not directly use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. However, Polytainers does use Indeed.com to publicly advertise this posting and Indeed.com does use artificial intelligence as part of the screening process. More information about how Indeed.com uses artificial intelligence in their process can be found here:  How Indeed Uses AI: Employer Tools and Responsible Use

This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada. 

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. 

Polytainers Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.