Production Scheduler

• Since 1972, Fritz-Alder Precast has been producing and installing precast concrete products, leading the way through innovation. Fritz-Alder Precast is growing once again and seeking a full-time Scheduler with a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and a commitment that builds on the dependability our customers have come to expect. If you’re capable of working both independently and collaboratively, Fritz-Alder Precast offers a chance to build an exciting career.

In collaboration with team members within various departments, this role demands effective communication, adept time management, multitasking, and problem-solving skills to generate precise schedules for the installation of our precast products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective scheduling management system.
• Monitor design, production, and installation timelines. The incumbent will be responsible for the production component.
• Manage production timelines; monitor design and installation timelines
• Collect task information from each department to build full project schedules and coordinate with all departments to ensure all project tasks remain accurate.
• Notify sales team members of potential gaps in production-area-specific capacity plans.
• Notify engineering of lead time requirements for tickets.
• Notify procurement team of schedule requirements for long-lead materials and hardware.
• Monitor production timelines and deadlines, and inform team members if slippages impact others.
• Evaluate performance and prepare production progress reports.
• Revise and modify production schedules as required.
• Recommend actions to ensure projects adhere to the original timeline and deadline.
• Document project scheduling processes and maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Optimize completion time and plan resources to work as efficiently as possible.
• Examine schedules and reports daily to identify issues, bottlenecks and current statuses, then formulate action plans to address and resolve any identified problems.
• Maintain accurate daily work status reports and communicate regularly with sales and engineering, project managers, plant managers, superintendents, and field personnel.
• Review construction plans and schedules, analyze project requirements, and determine timelines.
• Work with project managers, site superintendents, and others to supervise and coordinate the outlined schedule, and report planned vs. actual performance.
• Communicate with contract, construction, and operations personnel.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role/industry OR 3+ years of experience in schedule planning and management.
• Proficient in oral and written communication.
• Ability to track and analyze schedules.
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately, evaluate project progress and facilitate interventions.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and Project or other project scheduling software.
• Experience with Plant Control an asset (not required, training will be provided)
• Knowledge in Engineering, Manufacturing and/or Construction a strong asset
• Bachelor's degree in project management, or in a related field.
• Certification as a PMI scheduling professional (PMI-SP) will be advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of the scope of projects within the industry.
• Ability to keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and changes.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume to info@faprecast.ca.

Fritz-Alder Precast is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We look forward to welcoming new members to our innovative and dynamic team!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person