Senior Production Planner and Scheduler, Central Saanich

Job Description

As an equal opportunity employer we demonstrate that diversity drives innovation, and we are passionate about building a future where every employee contributes to our mission‑driven success. The Senior Production Scheduler&Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to meet customer demand, inventory targets, and operational constraints. This role works closely with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure efficient material flow, realistic capacity planning, and on‑time delivery in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. It requires strong analytical skills, hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to balance competing priorities while driving continuous improvement in planning accuracy and schedule adherence. The position may support and oversee Schedulers and Material Coordinators.Key Responsibilities: Production Planning&Scheduling Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand forecasts, sales orders, capacity, and material availability. Sequence work orders to optimize throughput, minimize changeovers, and reduce bottlenecks. Adjust schedules in response to unplanned events (equipment downtime, material shortages, quality issues, labor constraints).Release and manage work orders in the ERP/MRP system. Demand, Capacity&Materials Planning Translate forecasts and customer demand into feasible production plans. Perform capacity planning at the work center and resource level. Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure material availability aligned with production plans. Monitor WIP, finished goods, and inventory targets.Cross Functional Coordination Act as the primary planning interface between Production, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality. Participate in daily/weekly production meetings, S&OP, and constraint reviews. Communicate schedule changes, risks, and priorities clearly to stakeholders. Performance Monitoring&Continuous Improvement Track and report on planning and scheduling KPIs, including:

Schedule adherence On‑time delivery (OTD) Plan vs. actual performance Throughput and cycle time

Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, lead times, and system data quality. Support or lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, CI, TPM, Theory of Constraints). Education and Experience Post secondary degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field.5+ years of progressive experience in production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Strong working knowledge of enterprise level ERP/MRP systems (Syspro). Advanced skills in Excel / data analysis (pivot tables, formulas; Power BI an asset).Solid understanding of:

Manufacturing workflows Capacity planning and routings Bills of material (BOMs) Lead times and inventory control

Proven ability to manage complex schedules in high mix, regulated, or capacity constrained environments. Preferred Experience in semiconductor, electronics or similar regulated manufacturing (wafer fab, lithography, diffusion, etch, CMP, assembly/test). Lean Manufacturing, APICS/ASCM (CPIM), or similar certification.Experience supporting NPI / ramp up activities. Skills and Capabilities Strong analytical and problem solving skills. High attention to detail and data accuracy. Ability to prioritize and make decisions under pressure. Clear, confident communicator with frontline and leadership teams. Collaborative, solution oriented mindset.Working Conditions This is a 100% onsite role at our manufacturing facility. May be required to stand and walk in production areas from time to time. Salary Range:

$70,000 - $85,000 Total Rewards and Benefits Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. RRSP retirement plan with employer match component. Generous paid time off and holidays. Vibrant and inclusive workplace culture.

#J-18808-Ljbffr