As the Production Control Planner, you are responsible for ensuring that production processes run smoothly and that products are delivered on time. This role will be working in close communication with management, engineering, and production employees on a daily basis. To excel in this role, you will be expected to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics, material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. 

Location: 100 Savage Drive, Cambridge, ON

Dedicated Day Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday

Job Duties

• Plan and schedule material processes according to the production schedule
• Monitor the production plan and resolve any potential material issues
• Investigate production problems; analyze root causes and systems, including MRP, Kanban, and heijunka to improve material consistency
• Analyze delays and shortages; communicate production material requirements to meet delivery dates
• Plan inventory management processes to avoid shortages
• Coordinate with production to plan and implement engineering change notices (ECN’s)
• Monitor production progress and ensure that all materials are scheduled to arrive on time
• Maintain reports for production staff and Managers
• Meet with Production staff daily to stay up to date with schedules and priorities
• Work with the Production team to further the development of MRP accuracy and build an efficient ordering practice for intercompany materials

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in repeat data entry while ensuring accuracy
• Detail-oriented, precise, efficient problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with active listening
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and disciplines

Qualifications

• Graduate of Mechanical Technician / Technologist Program or Material / Operations Management or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• Project Management Courses considered an asset
• Experience in SolidWorks suite of products
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

What We Can Offer You 

Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more! 

Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing. 

RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back! 

Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment. 

Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more!  Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs. 

Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

Why work for Tigercat Industries group of companies?

 We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

Interested in learning more? Visit our FAQ page or explore what our employees have to say by watching their Tigercat story!  

Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat’s Accessibility Plan.