Production Planner I

POSITION TITLE: Production Planner

LOCATION: North Bay, ON

Salary: 54,000 to 59,000 per year.

About the Position: The Production Planner is responsible for prioritizing, scheduling, and releasing work orders and travelers to production to ensure timely completion/delivery of components related to capital equipment, based on the MPS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce work orders manually as directed by the Materials Manager.
• Daily review and process applicable AX actions including pick lists, stock adjustments, issues receipts etc.
• Daily review of Current Order Report to action any dead or stag production parts to ensure production flow through applicable work centers.
• Produce Priority reports as applicable.
• Process ECN’s to review system requirements and ensure revised drawings/kits are removed from the shop floor, properly disposed and replaced with current revisions.
• Participate in production planning sessions to ensure meeting of delivery and production targets are met efficiently and cost efficient related to materials responsibilities.
• Participate in year-end inventory counts and reconciliation.
• Identify bottleneck areas of production and report to supervision and management as well as assist with resolutions to ensure work orders are met respective of priorities.
• Demonstrate safety by complying with all company and government safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Develop and implement plans to decrease manufacturing lead times, decrease costs and waste.
• Promote and participate in Continuous Improvement to meet company objectives.
• Process inquires for expedited orders by providing delivery estimates and feasibility.

Qualifications:

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma or Certificate of Completion
• Diploma or Degree in Business or Materials (AAPICS) Administration, Materials Management, or related discipline preferred

Experience

• Two (2) + years’ experience with production planning in a heavy equipment manufacturing setting
• Proven organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Previous experience working with MRP/ERP software (Dynamic AX)
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrable initiative with Continuous Improvement (i.e. providing suggestions leading to cost reduction and/or containment, increased efficiency, increased communication, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Office Setting
• Sitting for prolonged periods

Planned Training

• HR Orientation
• HSE Orientation

Bona fide Occupational Requirements

• Must be able to complete all required training

Employment Category

☒Full Time

☐Part Time

☐Temporary

☐Permanent

☐Contract

Hours of Work:

☒Day Shift

☐Afternoon Shift

☐Weekend Shift

About Us: Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• 3 weeks' vacation annually
• Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
• Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
• Annual Employee Bonus
• $250.00 Annual Safety Shoe allowance

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

A clear and satisfactory result is required for all candidates prior to the confirmation of employment.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.