Overview
Manufacturing Kubota’s brands of high-performance alloys and friction materials from raw materials to finished products under one roof in Orillia, Canada, Kubota Materials Canada Corporation leads the industry in quality, advanced technology and on-time delivery.
Summary:
Responsible for planning and establishing production schedules, Responsible for the allocation of work to provide for the efficient utilization of equipment, material and manpower. Monitors material inventory, tracks production progress, and estimates production completion dates in order to modify and adapt schedules as necessary to changing deadlines. Responsible for creating and maintaining production loading and schedules and monitoring actual results compared to the plan. The focus is on ensuring parts arrive at their required location at the appropriate time. Foster good communication between production departments as it relates to on time delivery to internal and external customers.
Major Responsibilities (not limited to):
1. Generate and issue weekly production schedules as required.
2. Develop and maintain all planning documentation for the departmental functions
3. Liaising and coordinating across key stakeholders in connection with planning the internal delivery deadlines.
4. Prioritize activities aligned with planning schedules
5. Monitor and report on the progress of work to the schedule, and make adjustments as required with minimal direction
6. Monitor scrapped parts and remakes as required.
7. Create, adjust and maintain planning updates, and management templates to measure, monitor and report on progress
8. Execute recovery planning in order to provide amended schedules.
9. Maintain visualization of the backlog.
10. Estimating lead times for new projects based on loading/backlog and specific customer requirements.
11. Input production orders
12. Perform weekly inventory for the Fabrication Department
13. Meet internal and external customer expectations for on time delivery
Education, Experience & Qualifications:
1. Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Go-Gen or other lean manufacturing training considered an asset
3. Demonstrate strong experience with MS Office Excel (VBA experience considered an asset), Work and PowerPoint.
4. Minimum 1-3 years’ experience working in a planning department within a manufacturing environment
5. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
6. Ability to independently identify issues, react to unexpected events and meet deadlines required for each day’s schedule.
7. Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and mechanical drawings.
8. Understanding of MRP/ERP software
9. Understanding of basic principles of GTAW, GMAW, SMAW welding techniques as well as some metallurgy and foundry principles as related to steel and alloys.
Decision Making & Independence: This position works under the general direction of the Planning Manager and in accordance with all applicable KMC policies and financial guidelines. This position will require:
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload, especially when working to a fixed timeline.
· Strong communication skills to communicate verbally and in written form.
· Flexibility to thrive in a team environment with multiple tasks and priorities.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Kubota Materials Canada Corporation is an equal opportunity employer which considers all qualified applicants for employment without regards to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability. Kubota Materials Canada Corporation prohibits discrimination based on these or any other category protected by law.
If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
The health of our employees and candidates is a top priority. KMC strictly adheres to provincial and local orders with regards to COVID-19. Masks are mandatory and measures such as medical screening, enhanced cleaning and Plexiglas screens are in place.
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- manufacturing planning: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person