Production Scheduler
Husky Technologies™ is a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, and a unique culture. We offer opportunities for personal growth, a great work environment, and a competitive total compensation package. Our Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario, featuring a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports, an on-site cafeteria, and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
About the role
The Production Scheduler is responsible for balancing available capacity and demand, working closely with the value stream leader to efficiently utilize resources. The successful candidate will maintain, communicate, and report on an accurate production plan while ensuring customer expectations are met.
Responsibilities
- Comprehend how resource planning affects lead times and schedule accordingly
- Coordinate expediting requirements (parts, plates, drawings, etc.)
- Monitor work centers for progress to the plan
- Proactively identify and provide solutions for capacity constraints; suggest resource assignments and project prioritization to meet planned milestones
- Ensure projects are manufactured in a logical sequence and in accordance with planned due dates
- Accurately maintain information in Baan as it relates to production orders and purchase orders
- Effectively manage production order release, material shortages, and stocking of finished goods
Requirements
- Knowledge of finite scheduling principles and their application to an engineer-to-order environment
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to lead and communicate with confidence
- Solid computer skills, including experience with MRP systems (e.g., Baan) and advanced Excel
- Understanding of make vs. buy principles and their impact on manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams across campuses
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle a high volume of orders daily and adjust work style as needed
- Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
- Experience in inventory management
Skills
- Finite scheduling principles
- MRP systems (Baan)
- Advanced Excel
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving and organizational skills
- High-volume order management
- Verbal and written communication
Pay
$70,000–$80,000 per year
Schedule
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Benefits
- Above-market retirement savings plan
- Market-competitive group benefits
- Fitness and wellness center
- Intramural sports activities
- On-site cafeteria
- Opportunities for growth and advancement