Production Planner

**The Welded Tube of Canada Group of Companies is a diversified steel pipe and tube producer with annual production capacity of over 700,000 tons.**

Headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada, Welded Tube owns and operates five manufacturing and finishing facilities strategically located in Canada and the U.S. to ideally serve the North American marketplace.

Founded in 1970, Welded Tube has three divisions: Energy Tubulars (OCTG), ERW Mechanical and HSS.

Through continued investment in state-of-the-art equipment, technology and operating systems, Welded Tube and its employees are recognized as industry leaders in each of their three business groups. Their commitment to providing excellence in product quality, service and ultimate value to a diversified customer base is unassailable.

**This position is responsible for coordinating production workflow and schedules, planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum delay, and ensure that all company goals are achieved and deadlines are met.**

Strong knowledge of manufacturing and production processes is required to support Welded Tube's existing business and to develop new business. The position requires time management skills and the ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
- Coordinate and plan all production workflow for all products.
- Ensure the steel required to produce tubing is available, based on suppliers' lead time.
- Initiate the process of ordering required steel and follow through to completion.
- Collaborate with quality control, production, warehouse, and other staff.
- Work with various departments to determine manpower, equipment and raw materials are available to meet production demand.
- Quote product enquiry lead time based on available to roll (ATR's) schedule and steel availability.
- Initiate the process of setup slitting orders for the upcoming rolling’s, ensuring that the steel is received by the production mills ahead of the start of the rolling.
- Review inquiries of new products submitted by I.S.R.'s and make sure they are answered with input from Quality Assurance and Production
- Generate reports to communicate to the organization the production capacity available on each of the mills.
- Prepare the weekly production plan for each of the mills and communicate to other areas of the organization.
- Make recommendations as to how to improve any aspect of WTC's business.
- Communicate intention of deviations on steel where it may apply.
- Coordinate with the Slitting department to ensure that the steel is received by the production mills ahead of the start of the rolling.
- Perform other duties as required.
- 5+ Years of Manufacturing planning experience is mandatory.
- Proven knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and quality control principles
- Effective communicator, both written and verbal
- Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
- Outlook and Internet
- BPCS, AS400 or similar mainframe experience preferred.
- High degree of professionalism and integrity
- High school diploma: Further education or certification is preferred.
- Knowledge of raw materials
- APICS Certification is an asset.

Welded Tube of Canada Corp. is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process.

**Salary**: $69,123.43-$80,026.80 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Concord, ON L4K 2E9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 5 years (required)
- Planning: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person