Production Planner & Scheduler

Dartmouth, NS (On-Site)

MetOcean Telematics Limited (MetOcean) contributes to the worldwide effort to better understand, assess, monitor, and connect our planet.

Our mission is to connect the world without limits. We ensure critical data is transmitted, received, and processed in the fastest and most reliable manner possible anywhere in the world. We value collaboration, innovation, achievement, and connection. We are a growing organization and looking for talented individuals to join our growing team.

About the Role:

We are seeking a full-time Production Planner & Scheduler to join our Production team.

Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Technician, the Production Planner & Scheduler is responsible for the master scheduling of customer orders, as well as the management of work performed by outside secondary suppliers. This position plays an integral part in achieving the sales, delivery, and inventory goals of the company. The Production Planner & Scheduler proactively manages material risks and potential disruptions, and coordinates mitigation plans with relevant teams to maintain efficient operations and prevent production delays.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with Production, Logistics, and Sales to develop and maintain a master schedule that establishes the sequence and lead time required, by product, to meet shipping dates.
• Establish production plans and priorities based on customer requirements.
• Identify, assist, and resolve issues concerning production scheduling and shipping, while managing communications for disruptions.
• Provide support to operations processes.
• Prepare lists of required materials and identify lead times.
• Create purchase orders, as required.
• Collect and research data such as inventory levels, production resources, etc.
• Work in collaboration with Purchasing and Accounting as it relates to transactions, general ledgers, cost studies, price, etc.
• Participate in cycle counts and investigate variances and their root cause.
• Manage vendors by following up on material deliveries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical and Non-Technical Skills:

• Self-starting and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organized and adept at efficiently managing tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to present numeric data effectively.
• Familiarization with ERP software package (Microsoft GP preferred).

Education and Experience:

• Diploma/Degree in Business/Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment.

About MetOcean Telematics:

MetOcean Telematics is one of Nova Scotia’s and Atlantic Canada’s Small & Medium Top Employers!

We are leaders in Satellite IoT-enabled solutions and design and manufacture right here in Dartmouth, NS. We are a global provider of innovative full-spectrum telemetry products, options, and solutions for environment, marine, defence, and security clients.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, ensuring people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, family status and disability/illness, or any other protected grounds.

Check us out https://www.metocean.com/

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MetOcean is an equal opportunity employer.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination.