PRODUCTION PLANNER

Company: Catalys Lubricants

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Position Title: Production Planner

1. Job Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for effectively planning manufacturing, packaging, and replenishment activities for industrial lubricants, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), windshield washer fluid, and other commodity products.

The role ensures product availability to meet customer demand while maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing costs.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Operations to coordinate all activities related to daily production operations.
• Develop production schedules for bulk products, packaged products (jugs, drums, totes), and customer-specific packaging formats.
• Coordinate blending, filling, and labeling schedules based on available inventory, sales forecasts, and confirmed customer orders.
• Plan production of DEF and seasonal fluids (e.g., winter versus summer windshield washer fluid), considering seasonal demand and inventory turnover.
• Monitor raw material availability, including base oils, additives, labels, containers, and other supplies, and follow up with the Purchasing Department as needed.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Adjust production schedules in real time to accommodate unexpected events, such as equipment breakdowns, urgent orders, supplier delays, or weather conditions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date planning information in the ERP system, including quantities, dates, and priorities.
• Participate in inventory management activities, including safety stock levels, stock rotation (FIFO), and cycle counts.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including service levels, production efficiency, and planning variances.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing planning processes and reducing production and packaging waste.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational plans and objectives.
• Prepare reports, KPIs, and performance summaries as needed and submit them to the Director of Operations.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with other internal departments.
• Ensure the work environment remains clean, organized, and safe.
• Perform other related duties or adapt responsibilities according to operational needs.

3. Required Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Word.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and take on a variety of responsibilities and tasks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to adapt to and effectively manage change.
• Proactive, resourceful, and capable of working independently.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

4. Required Qualifications

Education

Diploma in Project Management, Production Planning, or another related field.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning.

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