Job Description
Description
General Information:
The Production Planner will provide operational and technical leadership for the Job Planning, Scheduling and Cost Saving initiatives at our Stoney Creek Service Center. This role requires experience with planning jobs, building repair schedules, tracking and monitoring job costs and leading cost saving improvement projects with Transformer Repairs.
Responsibilities:
This fast-paced role requires a strong hands-on individual with technical skills, team leadership, business acumen and highly effective communication skills to perform some or all of:
Implement / maintain accurate job scheduling system based on Customer want dates
Work closely with Specialists, Supervisors and Buyer to ensure job specific milestones, cost and delivery targets are met
Provide Contract and Program Management support as required
Assist sourcing and shop floor in the outsourcing process as required
Responsible for tracking and maintaining shop performance metrics
Provide shop specific sales forecasting data
Support the Quality Management System as well as the Environmental Health and Safety System
Perform Quality System audits in accordance with ISO 9001 and QMS as required
Coordinate and lead process and product specific ITM Kaizens
Identify, manage and drive cost out projects to fruition
Work closely with SCM to address any areas of concern
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Proven experience in Quality, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement
3+ years’ experience in the Transformer repair field
Project management experience
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong commitment towards customer service
Ability to adjust priorities based on the service needs and customer impact
Superior administrative, planning, organizational and follow-up skills
Self-starter and be able to work with a minimum of supervision
Demonstrated experience as a team player and leading teams
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Proficient with computer and software - MS Office, Microsoft Project, SAP & Kronos
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification or training is an asset
Only selected applicants will be contacted.
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