Production Planner

Position Type:      Full-time/ Permanent
Location:               London, Ontario 
Experience:            2-3 Years
Education:             University Degree or College Diploma

  Starlim North America is a global leader in the manufacturing of silicone parts specializing in custom Liquid Silicone Rubber moulding for health care and automotive industries.

Located in London since 2002, our Austrian headquarters has been expanding world-wide since 1974. Our proprietary, fully automated, world-class technologies and high-quality products, combined with creative, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing technologies allow us to deliver high quality products.

Key focus:
The successful candidate in this role will be responsible for the scheduling of production orders, considering the necessary resources and optimal economic aspects (inventory, tool changes, material changeovers).

We require an experienced Production Planner who will be responsible for:

• Scheduling of sample orders considering inputs from RD and MS departments.
• Ensuring that the delivery dates requested by the customer are met, in close coordination with order processing.
• Responsible for Raw Material planning and disposition.
• Continuous further development of the planning strategy / planning tools.
• Responsibility for cost-optimized and on-time series and pre-series planning.
• Internal contact person regarding planning decisions / deviations.
• Master user in the area of AP+ master data.
• Execution of stock disposals (comparison of whether stock levels are between min and max) for the defined production area (at min, subsequent production is carried out)
• Conversion of customer requirements into the planning system (in the case of delivery call-offs, deadline postponements, etc.), including detailed production planning of production orders (tool/machine allocation, tool change (set and/or master mold, material changeovers, etc.)
• Coordination of planning with internal departments: production, application engineering, order processing and raw material disposition
• Production control – monitoring of production quantities
• Weekly Raw Material planning run to ensure enough raw material is in the pipeline to support planning goals
• Responsible for ordering Raw Material (LSR, HCR, Color, Oils, and additives)
• Participate in both external and internal audits
• Responsible for the planning and execution of daily production requirements, while also developing the scheduling processes and procedures required to support new projects
• Continuous improvement of business processes
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives throughout the facility, ensuring safety, housekeeping and quality standards are maintained.
• Other duties as assigned by the OS Manager.              

Do you have?

• University degree or College diploma in an Operations Management discipline
• 2-3 years of working experience in the field

• Experience in work preparation or production-related areas, or initial experience in production planning an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office software
• Experience in the use of an ERP system                 

• Understanding of health and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment              

Successful candidate will also have:

• Professional attitude with customers, employees, and management
• Planning decisions series / pre-series / raw material
• Alignment of KPI experience
• Independent and team-oriented way of working
• Ability to build a strong working relationship with other functional teams including production and applications engineering
• Problem solving ability and assertiveness
• Change management and conflict resolution skills
• Capable of making difficult prioritization decisions based on evolving manufacturing and customer service needs
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to operate and learn independently in a fast-paced environment
• An understanding of how to coordinate the efforts of raw materials supply, forecasting, supply planning, and the execution of a production plan
• Master data structure and responsibility
• Cleanliness and orderliness in the local personnel work area of all persons under their control
• Rescheduling of production orders in consultation with the order processing department
• Scheduling of production orders     

Starlim perks:

• A full-time, permanent position in our London office
• Current hours of work: Monday - Friday, day shift
• Flexible working hours
• Safe and clean working environment
• A competitive compensation package that includes paid time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits that are employer paid
• RRSP matching program
• On-site fitness facility
• EFAP through Telus Health

Starlim is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
 As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.

If you have the required qualifications and would like to work in a growing, high tech, continuous improvement environment, please apply using the following link: https://starlimna.bamboohr.com/careers/148?source=aWQ9MTA%3D

 While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please