Production Scheduler

4 days ago


Markham, Canada Giesecke & Devrient GB Ltd. Full time

Reporting to the Senior Manager Business Solutions, the Manufacturing Scheduler is responsible for using production planning best practices to optimize production (printing, card finishing) schedules. The Scheduler will create, analyze, and maintain production updates using planning software (Tactic). The Scheduler will be key in analyzing forecasts and accommodating client needs. The Scheduler must have excellent computer skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. The Scheduler must demonstrate the ability to plan, prioritize, and organize numerous tasks. 

Responsibilities:
  • Ensures that the master production schedule is created, maintained and distributed to optimize production to meet delivery schedules and forecasted customer demand
  • Provide strategic input to maintain capacity vs load forecast and priority dispatch of orders
  • Develop, maintain and enhance local production statistics and measurements and provide detailed reporting and analysis as required by Sales and Senior Management
  • Review and validate guidelines in scheduling software Tactic; have an intimate knowledge of the sequence of production, set-up times (fixed & variable), and delay-after times
  • Collaborate with multiple production supervisors to communicate optimized schedules and update Tactic based on production feedback
  • Add and maintain preventative maintenance windows, machine capacity changes, and labour constraints in Tactic
  • Continuously monitor production output hourly/daily to ensure integrity of the production schedule identifying any potential risks to delivery, and developing/implementing remedial actions to mitigate impacts.
  • Actively participates in daily manufacturing status meetings to provide schedule updates, issues or concerns
  • Engage with Sales & Client Services to establish schedules for incoming work (forecasted volumes) and ensure timely communication regarding schedule attainment
  • Proactive approach to solving fulfillment challenges (schedule discrepancies, analyzing capacity, load balancing)
  • Data mine and format information across multiple software applications
  • Understanding global/ Regional forecasts in a medium/high volume - high mix manufacturing environment.
  • Train back-up Schedulers as requested
  • Other duties as required to support the changing business needs
  • Comply with G+D Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures and report any Environmental, Health & Safety hazards, incidents and concerns to the immediate supervisor/manager. Management will ensure employees are provided with job-specific Environmental, Health & Safety information and training and also ensure employees follow workplace Health & Safety policies and procedures
Qualifications, Experience and Educational Requirements

Work Experience: 

  • Experience creating detailed schedules and planning modules in a manufacturing environment
  • 5 years total industry manufacturing experience with work experience in Planning, Scheduling, Supply Chain, Logistics / Warehouse or another similar role.
  • Familiar with Industry 4.0 / IIOT best practices and Management Execution Systems and Scada (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) activities 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to build and support strong internal relationships with crossfunctional departments
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong PC skills are required (MS Office, SAP) and a willingness to become an expert with Tactic Scheduling through curiosity & practice
  • ERP system experience (SAP preferred), particularly with warehouse and distribution systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proven skill set in Excel is a must.
  • Exceptional analytical, attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Capacity to think in careful and discerning ways to solve problems, analyze data and to recall and apply information.
  • Must be able to work as a team player and maintain a positive attitude
  • Working knowledge of Tactic or BOWE production tracking system is an asset
  • Able to perform in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Proven analytical mindset coupled with a strong business focus directed toward a commitment to optimization and efficiency.
  • Aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting with heightened attention to detail.
  • A self-starter with outstanding organizational and management skills and ability to work independently while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and motivation of a team and understands the dynamics of effective teamwork in order to attain higher levels of performance.
  • Practices meaningful two way communication and persuasively presents thoughts and ideas, in both written and verbal form, gaining commitment and ensuring support.
  • Demonstrates intellectual curiosity about the current environment and challenges the status quo with a bias towards action and continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrates the willingness to accept responsibility and accountability

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Mgmt, Logistics, or Business related field
  • APICS certification - considered an asset
  • CPIM – Certified Planning and Inventory Management - considered an asset
  • SAP Certified Application Associate - Production Planning and Manufacturing - considered an asset
Working Conditions:
  • Safety shoes and smock required on the production floor 
Physical Requirements:
  • N/A
Additional Information:

*This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The candidate hired will also perform other reasonable related business duties assigned by the supervisor. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Giesecke+Devrient ePayments Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.
By applying to this position, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or a valid work permit.
Please note: Reference Checks and Credit, Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates.
 

$$ Giesecke + Devrient ePayments Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to contact us, please contact Human Resources at careers.gdsci@gi-de.com

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