production planning manager

Work setting

• In shop
• Shop fabrication
• Fabrication

Budgetary responsibility

• 0 - $100,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints and drawings
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
• Direct quality control inspections
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Prepare production schedules
• Occupational health and safety
• Monitor quality and production levels

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Aluminum doors, windows and awnings

Equipment and machinery experience

• HVAC

Type of industry experience

• Fabricated metal

Area of specialization

• Operations management

Additional information

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities