Production Planner / Coordinator (Maple Ridge BC)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

About The Role – Production Planning Scheduler (Maple Ridge BC)

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Production Planning Scheduler within our Digital Solutions team focused on coordinating day-to-day production planning and control activities across multiple product lines and manufacturing work centres.

Do you have experience planning and scheduling in the manufacturing of electronics and industrial assembly? Are you able to balance planning with problem solving to execute manufacturing and capacity constraints to meet production deadlines, ultimately achieving customer commitments? Do you thrive under pressure and enjoy diving into challenges to bring about workable solutions?

You will work to plan schedules and walk the production floor to oversee the fulfillment and to remove obstacles keeping production on time. This position acts as the primary planning interface between Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Inventory, Material Handling, Shipping/Logistics, Quality and Purchasing teams to support customer fulfillment and production execution. The role serves as a point of contact for production planning activities, schedule execution, lead times, and operational coordination.

Role Dimensions
• Work Schedule: 7am – 330pm Monday – Friday
• Office Based role with production floor activity
• Oversight of production work cells

What you will be doing

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate production schedules and workflows based on customer demand, capacity, materials, and resource availability.
• Track production orders, lead times, and schedule performance to ensure on-time delivery and fulfillment commitments.
• Assess and manage capacity, manpower, equipment, material, and production constraints to support demand and schedule execution.
• Maintain ERP data accuracy and manage production planning, outsourced work, engineering, and rework-related transactions.

2. Coordination, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Inventory, and Engineering teams to align priorities, resolve constraints, and communicate risks.
• Lead planning meetings and provide production status updates, planning metrics, and performance reports.
• Escalate scheduling or resource risks and recommend recovery actions to maintain delivery commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, and process enhancements that improve efficiency, service levels, and cost performance.

What you will bring

Essential Skills / Experience

• 4+ years of proven production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in machining, mechanical assembly, electronic assembly are considered an asset.
• Strong experience in production planning and control, scheduling, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Experience using MRP II / Manufacturing Resource Planning systems.

• Strong attention to safety in a manufacturing environment

Additional Skills / Experience

• Experience with project and team coordination.
• Lean Manufacturing experience highly valued.

Role dimensions

Technical Skills
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical capabilities.
• Data analysis and reporting proficiency.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, Microsoft AI Copilot skills would be an advantage

Your qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Additional education or certification in Planning, Operations, Manufacturing, and/or Supply Chain.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $79,000 CAD
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
• Paid Time Off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.