Production Planner

Job description

**Production Planner**

Howa Canada Manufacturing has been manufacturing in Canada since 2015, However globally Howa originated in 1955, having grown as an auto parts company with 34 facilities worldwide which includes R&D and our headquarters. In the field of car interior components, today, the Howa Group has expanded its manufacturing sites to countries that produce 75% of the world's automobile manufacturing market. We will always remember our management philosophy "A Company is its People" as we train energetic and creative personnel and focus on building a global and richly diverse corporate culture.
- **The Production Planner will be**_* _responsible for:_*

Purchasing raw materials and shipping finished goods according to customers’ requests while supporting the policies and standard operation procedures of HWCA.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate and monitor the movement of parts and materials within the facility and ensure materials and finished goods products are received and shipped on schedule.
- Liaise with customers in regards to mass production delivery concerns.
- Issue purchase orders to HWCA suppliers and coordinate transportation to the factory with assigned carriers. Feedback any shipping damage concerns to suppliers and carriers.
- Monitor and maintain inventory of raw materials and finished goods. Adjust inventory in MRP system as required.
- Assist other HWCA departments to help resolve material or component issues.
- Generate reports and spreadsheets for HWCA management and customer locations.
- Act as a back-up for shipper / receiver when required.
- Prepare production schedules daily
- Other duties and tasks as required

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Must have strong math skills, working knowledge of MS Office (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Valid fork truck certificate.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Must be a team player and work overtime as required.
- Ability to train and coach others as well as willingness to learn.
- Ability to work alone with little supervision.
- Demonstrates 5S management standards and participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation will be based on qualifications and work experience. This is a full time position and the company also offers a benefit package including a company matching RRSP program.

If interested, please submit your resume along with salary expectations based on your qualifications and work experience.

Howa Canada Manufacturing is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities. The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please submit your accommodation request.

We thank all applicants in advance but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

No Agencies Please

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Alliston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location