Production Planner Nordic Minesteel Technologies

Nordic Minesteel Technologies (NMT) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our team. This role is critical to ensuring efficient production flow, on-time delivery, and optimal use of labour, equipment, and materials within our metal fabrication operations. The Production Planner serves as a key link between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and the shop floor, translating customer demand into clear, executable production plans.

NMT is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed production schedules for fabrication, welding, machining, and finishing operations.
• Sequence work orders based on priority, capacity, material availability, and customer delivery commitments.
• Adjust schedules in response to engineering changes, material delays, equipment downtime, or labour constraints.
• Monitor schedule performance and proactively address risks to on-time delivery.
• Ensure production jobs are accurately set up in the ERP system using approved sales orders, engineering drawings, and documentation prior to release to the shop floor.
• Collaborate with Sales and Project Management to understand customer requirements, priorities, and delivery timelines.
• Work closely with Engineering to confirm drawings and transmittals are accurate and released on time.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Materials Management to ensure raw materials and subcontracted services are available as scheduled.
• Clearly communicate production plans, updates, and changes to supervisors and shop floor teams.
• Analyze labour and machine capacity to support short- and long-term production requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend schedule adjustments or process improvements.
• Support workforce planning by highlighting capacity constraints and peak demand periods.
• Maintain ERP data integrity, including accurate job setup, document control, and revisions throughout the production lifecycle.
• Track and report key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and work-in-process.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, lead times, and workflow efficiency.
• Support quality initiatives and audits by ensuring controlled and accurate production documentation.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.
• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of metal fabrication processes, including welding, cutting, blasting, and finishing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; strong Excel and data analysis skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Adaptable and responsive in a fast-paced, made-to-order or project-based manufacturing environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• In-office position with regular presence on the production floor.
• Manufacturing environment; appropriate PPE required when on the shop floor.

• Consistent achievement of on-time delivery targets.
• Improved schedule adherence and reduced production disruptions.
• Accurate, reliable production plans aligned with capacity and material availability.

If you are looking to contribute to a growing organization and play a key role in driving production efficiency, we encourage you to apply and join the NMT team.

JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full Time

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