PRODUCTION PLANNER

Catalys Lubricants Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Position Title: Production Planner 1.

Responsibilities

• 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.
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• 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.
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Requirements

• 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.
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• Qualifications Education Diploma in Project Management, Production Planning, or another related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning.

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