Production Planning Coordinator

**Fero International** is a modular construction company based in Stoney Creek, Ontario. In our 300,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that was purpose-built for modular, we design and manufacture volumetric modular buildings for diverse markets across Canada, including healthcare, education, housing, commercial and industrial. Our modular solutions reduce construction time, improve quality control, and promote sustainable building practices.

**Fero International** is a modular construction company based in Stoney Creek, Ontario. In our 300,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that was purpose-built for modular, we design and manufacture volumetric modular buildings for diverse markets across Canada, including healthcare, education, housing, commercial and industrial. Our modular solutions reduce construction time, improve quality control, and promote sustainable building practices.

**Position Overview**

**Key Accountabilities**
- Create and maintain accurate and up-to-date bill of materials (BOM) for all projects required for production while focusing on lead times, and material specifications.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to gather information on products and ensure the change management process is executed.
- Ensure the BOM reflects the most current design and engineering specifications.
- Verify the accuracy of BOM data by including part numbers, quantities and descriptions.
- Creating new items codes when introducing new products and materials
- Regularly audit and update BOMs to reflect changes in product design or manufacturing processes.
- Act as an liaison across all departments to facilitate effective communication regarding BOM related matters.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies or issues related to the BOM.
- Identify opportunities and obtain feedback from other teams to improve the process, efficiency and accuracy for BOM management and implementation
- Review construction drawings to locate and identify material specifications and quantities.
- Assist in project planning, working closely with production managers and Sr Production Manager in the preparation of plant flow and logistics plans.
- Open/close RFIs and the recording and maintenance of all BOM-related logs.
- Coordinate periodic photographs for relevant records.
- Track and manage change notices and change orders in the database.
- Collaborate with Sales and Project Management to create detailed MS Project schedules for proposals and awarded projects.
- Track project progress at various stages and communicate with internal stakeholders.
- Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Fero Code of Business Conduct.
- Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
- Employee may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

**Qualifications**
- Post-Secondary education in related field.
- Engineering / construction-related diploma or degree.
- Minimum 2+ years project planning/coordination experience in a construction or manufacturing environment with preference to modular.
- General understanding of vendor material confirmation documents, packing slips, and invoices.
- Self-motivated, proactive individual who can excel independently and manage own projects and deadlines.
- Ability to manage a fluctuating workload and set priorities to meet deadlines and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with the production team.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
- Strong technical aptitude, ability to read construction drawings, technical specifications and perform material take-offs.
- Familiarity with Fieldwire and BlueBeam is preferred.
- In depth knowledge of MS Project is an asset.

**Competencies for Success**
- Relationship Management: ability to build relationships at all levels, and across teams as a trusted advisor, with strong self-awareness.
- Adaptive Thinking: applies critical thinking coupled with sound analysis and judgement to evaluate ideas, strategies and outcomes.
- Strategic Orientation: Business acumen and ability to understand the drivers, financials, variables and underlying business models our organization utilizes to generate a profit and drive toward being a sustainable organization. Able to anticipate emerging issues or outcomes based on experience and critical thinking.
- Risk Orientation - Assessment and Mitigation Skills: demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions involving complex information and dynamic situations which complements business performance. Is curious and innovative.

**What We Offer**

Fero provides career opportunities with continuous learning and growth in parallel with competitive compensation, benefits and value offerings that support the wellbeing of our team members.

**How to apply**

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