Production Planner (2432-046)

Brandt Equipment Solutions is currently seeking a Production Planner in our Regina location. The Production Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling. The incumbent is to work with shop management, purchasing, engineering and other related personnel to ensure on-time delivery and an accurate schedule. Responsibilities: Work closely with sales, shop management, engineering and purchasing to accurately plan the long term production for the plant and ensure on-time delivery to our customers Monitor actual production and maintain accurate routings on all products Set up projects Create production orders Prepare drawing packages and travelers and manage within the scheduling board Issue materials to production orders as they are staged Report completions of production orders and projects Communicate inventory problems to Inventory Control staff, and help to resolve Report information as requested by Sales, Operations Manager, and Accounting Monitor and minimize slow moving inventory Continually evaluate practices and processes while developing and implementing improvements. Required Experience: Lean manufacturing training and experience Strong working knowledge of steel fabrication and machine shop practices Understanding of work flow and constraints theories High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines Highly motivated and able to lead by example Knowledge of Industrial Equipment Experience with Microsoft Office Scheduling/planning experience Experience with manufacturing software Excellent communication skills, oral & written Understanding of AutoCAD / Solid works is an asset. To apply for this position please visit www.brandtjobs.com and enter the tracking code 2432-046 into the search field on the Job Opportunities page.