What you’ll enjoy at INNIO Waukesha:
- ️ Innovative Work: Collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects that deliver industry-leading products powering global industries.
Mission-driven Team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Safety is a top priority, with annual reimbursement for safety shoes and prescribed safety glasses provided.
Keep Growing: Access a robust tuition and professional development program, as well as internal training and career development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
Health & Wellness: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one. EAP program, health care spending account
Work-Life Balance & Perks: Benefit from on-site gym access and a fitness reimbursement program of $300 annually, paid personal days, and RRSP/TFSA, pension plan matching to support both your personal and professional well-being.
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000, which will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to manage and optimize the production schedule. In this role, you will work closely with the Assembly Master Planner, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless production flow, mitigate supply chain risks, and proactively address issues related to material shortages, delays, and process inefficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
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Effectively manage the production schedule based on available capacity and multiple changing customer requirements.
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Taking deep dives to proactively identify, anticipate and escalate shortages in the short and long term as needed.
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Develop, review, update necessary reports to ensure clear communication across all business levels.
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Collaborate with operations and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure accurate data accuracy for scheduled dates within the ERP system.
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Act as a primary point of contact to lead and coordinate communications with internal stakeholders to meet business needs.
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Drive process improvements to minimize fulfillment risks caused by internal issues and enhance production efficiency.
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Work effectively within a team setting and under minimal guidance to achieve production goals and resolve issues.
Qualifications / Requirements
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3+ years direct experience working in production planning, scheduling
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with supply chain focus or related field (or 3+ years of comparable industry experience)
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3+ years direct experience working with ERP systems, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
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Ability to proactively identify issues, analyze data, and implement effective solutions.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across teams and levels.
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Experience with cross-functional teams and driving process improvements.
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Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
Desired Characteristics & Skills
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Previous experience in engine production scheduling, manufacturing, or a related field, with familiarity in workarounds and substitutions within production planning.
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Strong knowledge of material management and logistics coordination.
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Collaborative team player who takes ownership of decisions and is a results-oriented self-starter.
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Proven ability to drive change, motivate teams, and excel in a fast-paced business environment.
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Ability to work effectively across various work environments and adapt to changing priorities.
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Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding key performance objectives and deadlines.
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Strong organizational skills, with the ability to assess, prioritize, and manage tasks, risks, resources, milestones, and deliverables amidst frequent changes.
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Demonstrated ability to multi-task, coordinate several projects simultaneously, and lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
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Analytical mindset with a proven ability to identify root causes of problems and develop efficient, effective solutions.
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Strong customer service skills, with keen attention to detail and quality.
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Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively under tight deadlines.
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Knowledge of material management and logistics coordination.
Accommodations
INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at [email protected] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. This helps us more effectively identify qualifications and match candidates to role requirements. Please note that all hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.
