Production Scheduler

PROFILE SUMMARY

The PRODUCTION SCHEDULER is the analytical anchor for manufacturing operations. This role bridges the gap between Business Development demand and plant capacity. Managing a rolling 4-week to 3-months horizon, the PRODUCTION SCHEDULER is responsible for creating a realistic production schedule and ensuring ERP data integrity to eliminate structural capacity bottlenecks and material shortages before they impact shop floor execution.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

· Create, maintain, and distribute a leveled production schedule in the ERP based on sales orders.

· Formally hand over a verified, achievable 4-week production schedule to the Manufacturing Operations Coordinator weekly.

· Monitor operational capacity to balance labor, machinery, and material constraints.

· Stabilize the short-to-medium term production horizon to minimize emergency schedule changes inside the frozen window.

· Act as the functional champion for the ERP planning modules, ensuring system integrity and parameter optimization.

· Audit and maintain job order data, including job operations, standard times, job start dates, priority levels, etc.

· Identify and correct systemic data errors causing projection inaccuracies or schedule distortions.

· Translate sales demand trends into actionable manufacturing and raw material requirements for the Supply Chain team.

· Lead routine planning alignment meetings with Programs, Engineering, and Operations.

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS PROFICIENCY:

In addition to GN Corporations Inc. corporate requirements and recommended industry practices, being knowledgeable in the following regulatory and international standards requirements will be an added asset:

1. AS9100D (Aerospace)

2. ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), I

3. ISO 45001:2018 (Health & Safety),

4. ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental)

5. Controlled Goods Program

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

· Occupational Health and Safety – Understanding and applying the GN Corporations Inc. Health and Safety policy as well as being responsible for his/her own health and safety at work, to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission.

· Industry Standards and Regulations – Being familiar with all relevant industry standards, recommended practices, and regulations. Monitoring self-compliance with company, industry, and government requirements as well as promoting their acceptance in all aspects of GN’s business-related activities.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s Degree - Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a highly analytical field.

· 5+ years of master scheduling, capacity planning, or supply chain analysis experience in a complex manufacturing environment.

· Advanced ERP/MRP systems expertise (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor CSI) with deep knowledge of material planning logic.

· Advanced data analysis skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power Query or Power BI are strong assets).

· APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) is highly preferred.