Job Summary:

The Materials and Production Planning Supervisor directly manages material handlers and develops the production schedule. This team member must be a high energy, multi-tasker and problem solver who can build strong internal and external relationships to assure that customer needs are fulfilled on time.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manage material handlers including monitoring hours, pay, performance, coaching, annual reviews, disciplinary, etc.

· Develop, manage, and staff/cover production schedule

· Schedule releases to mill/outside suppliers and customers

· Work directly with customers to determine accurate forecasts

· Create and manage mill and processor forecasts and releases for direct material

· Manage all mill/outside suppliers’ concerns

· Order entry, order tracking, status review, and gathering market intelligence

· Maintain the inventory supply/demand balance

· Resolve inventory supply/demand exceptions with appropriate people

· Professionally communicate with customers via phone and email and manage customer concerns

· Develop and build key relationships with customers, suppliers/vendors, and co-workers

· Assist with facility maintenance, janitorial, and general reception services

· Respond to business needs on-call/outside of regularly scheduled business hours as needed

· Serve as plant management back-up

· Other duties as assigned

CRITICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

· Strong planning, time management and communication skills (both written and verbal)

· Ability to understand and assess supply chain issues and work cross functionally to resolve issues

· Efficient computer skills in MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and MS Teams

· Role Model of Our Philosophy - Good attitude, team player, and self-starter

· Understands materials management concepts and terminology

· Demonstrated ability to proactively and positively accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously

· Oracle body of knowledge skills a plus

· Supports EHS, 6-S, Continuous Improvement, and other progressive initiatives and practices

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in business, supply chain, logistics or quantitative fields
• 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, ON N1T 2C7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in materials management, production scheduling, supply chain, or logistics?
• Have you directly supervised a team within a manufacturing environment?
• Have you been responsible for developing or managing production schedules?
• Do you have experience managing inventory supply/demand, forecasting, or material releases?
• Which ERP systems have you used?
• This role requires a high-energy individual who can manage changing priorities, build relationships with customers and suppliers, and support plant operations when needed. Briefly describe why this type of environment appeals to you.
• Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or other immigration-related support to maintain or obtain authorization to work in Canada?
• This role requires Canadian citizenship. Can you please confirm whether you are a Canadian citizen?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Location:

• Cambridge, ON N1T 2C7 (required)

Work Location: In person