Production Coordinator

BWXT Canada Ltd. is currently seeking a **Production Coordinator** to join our **Cambridge, Ontario** team

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing operations, ensuring that production schedules align with both customer requirements and internal shop capabilities. Your day-to-day will involve proactive coordination, problem-solving, and effective communication across multiple departments.

**What You'll Do**

**Plan and Prioritize Work**: Develop and maintain detailed work lists at critical production facilities. Collaborate with upstream teams to confirm job readiness, expedite missing inputs, and keep everything on track.

**Drive Schedule Recovery**: When critical jobs fall behind, you’ll step in to create recovery schedules. You’ll assess current job status, identify outstanding tasks, and work with Shop Supervisors and Quality Control to realign activities with project timelines.

**Coordinate Manpower Planning**: Monitor available manpower and identify gaps in capacity. You’ll also support the development of weekly overtime requests to ensure production milestones are met.

**Lead Non-Conformance (NR) Reporting and Analysis**: Track and report on NR trends and costs, ensuring supervisors are aware of issues and follow-up actions. Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to address recurring issues and promote accountability.

**Ensure Material Readiness**: Validate material lists and coordinate with procurement and vendors to ensure materials are available when and where they’re needed. You’ll also manage the return of in-process materials when necessary.

**Resolve Shop Floor Issues**: Help troubleshoot production bottlenecks or schedule delays by facilitating discussions, expediting resources, and escalating issues to leadership as needed. You’ll often chair meetings to maintain momentum and alignment.

**Monitor Progress and Report Updates**: Provide weekly progress updates, highlight deviations (both positive and negative), and discuss performance with Shop Supervisors. Your input will drive real-time adjustments and continuous improvement.

**Support Customer Interactions**: Coordinate customer hold and witness points by clearly understanding and communicating schedule status, shop plans, and contractual requirements to relevant stakeholders.

**What You'll Bring**
- A college diploma in a technical field and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. (Alternatively, 7+ years of relevant experience will be considered without a diploma.)
- High school diploma (required)
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
- Experience reading blueprints and using planning tools such as Primavera (asset).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong general computer skills.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
- Analytical skills to interpret data and drive decision-making.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**:Ensuring the well-being of our employees is our priority and we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits for our employees and their families.
- **Comprehensive Health Benefits** - Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.
- **Secure Your Future** - Defined Contribution Pension Plan and an optional Company-matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP)
- **Work-Life Balance** - Flexible schedules and compressed workweek option available
- **Help Grow Our Team** - Earn generous referral bonuses with our two-tiered **Employee Referral Program** ($1,500 and $3,000).
- **Invest in Your Education** - Up to $5,250 USD per year through our **Educational Refund Plan**.
- **Professional Development** - Gain access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities to advance your career.
- **Your Wellness Matters** - Enjoy gym membership discounts and access to mental health support programs.
- **A Welcoming Workplace** - Join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture that celebrates you.
- **Fun & Connection** - Engage in team-building activities organized by our Social Committee.

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