Production Planner

Production Planner

The production planner will be responsible for forecasting and communicating to meet customer requirements/demands while delivering historical data and forecasts to customers.  Production planners maintain both thru internal Inventory process, thru ERP system, as well as any customer required portals/EDI’s.  A production planner needs to have a strong professional level of communication, by systems such as IFS, Microsoft Excel, Office, Power Point. etc) and a strong delivery of customer service.

Performance Expectations

·        Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Key Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.

·        Support and maintain department lean initiatives.

·        Maintain department 6S requirements.

·        Receive and process customer demand.

·        Communicate with Customers on potential impacts to production.

·        Example: (short shipping, machine failure).  Match IFS internal CUM numbers to the customer’s.

·        Maintain Production planning file for Die Cast and Machining.

·         Communicate with subcontractors on delivery schedule and production expectations.

·         Inventory management: assist in maintaining / adjusting target inventory level for raw and finish goods products, cycle counting and physical inventory.

·         Communicate inventory numbers, shipping schedules, and logistics actions/topics to internal teams. Daily presentation of this information at Fast Response meeting.

·         Work with the Production, Tooling, and Shipping Departments to ensure On Time Delivery is met.

·         Document and communicate the Production Score Card (Target Vs. Actual).

·         Develop material flow documents to be used for the creation of SOPs

·         Validate capacity for internal and external stakeholders.

·         Forecast inventory and overtime requirements. Communicate to key stakeholders within the organization.

Credentials

·        Completion of secondary school or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

·        Ability to use computers and fluency in Microsoft Suite is essential, especially Microsoft Excel.

Desired Characteristics

·        Excellent communication skills in order to discuss data with various leaders in the facility.

·        Possess excellent analytical skills in order to collect data and develop statistical data.

·        Expert Microsoft Excel user would be a plus.

·        Clear communication both verbal and written.

·        Public Speaking

What Linamar Has To Offer

·        Opportunities for career advancement!

·        Excellent benefits!

·        Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts!

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

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