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Production Planner Specialist

@ Trench Group GmbH

Pickering, Ontario

$60k–$100k/yr3+ years experience
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Overview

Trench Group GmbH is hiring a Production Planner Specialist for its Factory Loading and Material Management team, focused on long- and short-term scheduling. The role covers capacity assessment, shop-floor communication of production plans, coordination with suppliers, and inventory tracking with Finance and Warehouse. The posting states a full-time, on-site role with a CAD $60,000 to $100,000 annual range plus paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan and bonus.

Pay:

$60,000–$100,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Lead long- and short-term production scheduling
  • Assess factory capacity and identify bottlenecks
  • Maintain and communicate production plans to shop floor and suppliers
  • Track raw material, WIP and finished goods inventory
  • Coordinate manufacturing planning and work orders in the ERP system

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering
  • Minimum 3 years of planning or production experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Negotiation and communication skills
  • Proficiency in SAP MM/PP preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceVisionRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-03-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSupply chain & logistics
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyManufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus

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Trench Group GmbH

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Securing the future starts with Trench Group’s solutions designed to strengthen the world’s energy infrastructures

Full company description

As Trench Group, we are sage and VISIONARY INNOMAKERS leading the sustainable transformation of the electric power industry. We support our business partners in their transition to a greener future by offering the most complete, advanced, and sustainable portfolio of high-voltage products and solutions. We aim to leave a powerful and respectuos footprint in the market that we lead and the world we live in. Find more about who we are and discover our complete portfolio of Instrument Transformers, Bushings and Coils at www.trench-group.com

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Sachsendamm 63-64, Berlin, Berlin 10829 , DE
  • Schuckertstr. 1, Erlangen, 91058, DE
  • 1865 Clements Rd, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3R8, CA
  • Paschinger Straße 49, Leonding, Oberösterreich 4060, AT
  • 16 rue du Général Cassagnou, BP 80070, SAINT-LOUIS CEDEX, 68302, FR
  • Nürnberger Straße 199, Bamberg, 96050, DE
  • Strada Curagnata, 37, Cairo-Montenotte, 17014, IT
  • 71 Maybrook Dr, Scarborough, Ontario M1V 4B6, CA
  • No. 2 Jingshenxisan Street, Daoyi Economic, Development Zone, Shenbei New District, Shenyang, 110136 , CN
Business categories
  • Training
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Electronics
  • Industrial
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • Trench Group GmbH
  • Trench Group
Specialties
  • High Voltage Components
  • Instrument Transformers
  • Bushings
  • and Coils
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

As Trench Group, we are sage and VISIONARY INNOMAKERS leading the sustainable transformation of the electric power industry. We support our business partners in their transition to a greener future by offering the most complete, advanced, and sustainable portfolio of high-voltage products and solutions. We aim to leave a powerful and respectuos footprint in the market that we lead and the world we live in. Find…

FieldValue
IndustryUtilities
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersBerlin, Berlin
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesHigh Voltage ComponentsInstrument TransformersBushingsand Coils
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Job description

Production Planner Specialist

On-site | Full time | Mid-level (3+ years)

About us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. But we are more than just a company. We are a force for change, committed to advancing the energy sector through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. We genuinely care about continuous improvement, and our dynamic workplace values attention to detail and adaptability, fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion where everyone is respected and truly valued.

Our Values

  • Trust
  • Responsibility
  • Excellence
  • Navigating Change
  • Candor
  • Humility

Overview

We are seeking a Production Planner Specialist to join our Factory Loading & Material Management team, and more specifically to our Planning and Scheduling group. In this role, you will be responsible for long and short-term scheduling activities and support all production planning activities. The incumbent will also be the main communication point to address and manage all production plans on the shop floor and coordinate the activities with some key internal and external suppliers.

Your Tasks:

  • Leading long‑term planning activities by assessing factory capacity and load, and critical parts to confirm delivery dates for new opportunities, quotes, and orders, while working closely with Sales and Engineering.
  • Leading all the activities regarding short-term scheduling activities synchronizing all the resources to achieve the planned production output levels.
  • Leading capacity assessments and bottleneck identification to implement resource‑alignment actions that support the achievement of operational performance targets.
  • Maintaining and communicating production plans for assigned lines, outsourced suppliers, and related areas, ensuring close monitoring of the production sequence and consistent follow‑up on daily and weekly performance to guarantee on‑time start and completion of all activities.
  • Supporting production to maintain the schedule and assisting the Factory Loading & Material Management team in all areas.
  • Performing retro feeding the master schedule with the relevant information (constraints, limitations, restrictions, and various production issues) to ensure that the Master Production Plan is calibrated and adjusted accordingly aiming on time delivery in medium/long-term horizon.
  • Supporting cross‑functional teams (Finance, Production, and Warehouse) in ensuring accurate control and tracking of raw material, work-in-progress and finished goods inventory.
  • Ensuring cross functional relationships and consistency of planning across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Coordinating all manufacturing planning tasks, assisting in scheduling work orders for the manufacturing department, and utilizing the ERP system.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in planning activities, production engineering, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Preferably with knowledge of coordination and logistic activities for synchronizing the different departments involved in a production process.
  • Negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent teamwork skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
  • Ability to work on the shop floor of their time to ensure that the short-term plans are well communicated.
  • Preferable proficient in using SAP MM and/or PP modules.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point).
  • Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve the quality, speed, and accuracy.

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is CAD $60000 - $100000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

  • The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
  • You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
  • Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility
Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation.

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