Production Planner
Production Planner
Position: Production Planner
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week (overtime possible)
Compensation:
· Salary between $35–$40/hour ($72,800–$83,200/year)
· 5 days off per year
· Monthly cell phone allowance
· Joint RRSP contributions (employer contribution up to $1,000/year)
YOUR MISSION:
Do you want to make a real impact on a growing production operation? We’ve just moved into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility, and we’re looking for a hands-on leader to organize, plan, and optimize our operations. The role involves approximately 60% office work and 40% on-site work to maintain a constant connection with day-to-day operations.
MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Production Planning and Management
· Plan and adjust production based on orders, priorities, and actual capacity.
· Monitor progress, quickly identify variances, and adjust plans accordingly.
· Anticipate constraints and risks, and propose concrete solutions.
Performance and Continuous Improvement
· Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, lead times, and operational stability.
· Use a Lean approach to improve workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and standardize practices.
· Analyze problems and drive corrective actions using the PDCA cycle.
Team Management and On-Site Presence
· Provide direct supervision to 3 employees.
· Closely coordinate activities between the shop floor, inventory, and logistics.
· Maintain a regular presence on the shop floor to understand operational realities and build strong credibility with the teams.
· Clearly communicate priorities, challenges, and changes.
What success looks like:
After 3 months — Understanding,
credibility, and initial drivers • You have
gained a clear understanding of production operations, on-site constraints, and
workflows between departments. • You are
proficient in planning tools (ERP, Excel, or others) and understand their
limitations. • You have
built a relationship of trust with the on-site teams, team leaders, and the
technician under your supervision. • You are
able to produce a coherent production plan and adjust it based on on-site
realities. • You
identify key operational gaps and pain points and begin addressing them using a
Lean and PDCA approach. Your integration is successful when the
teams perceive you as a structured, approachable, and credible person who truly
helps manage priorities
After 6 months — Stability, performance, and operational leadership
• You are self-sufficient in planning and scheduling operations and adjusting priorities.
• You fully fulfill your role as a manager by supporting and aligning your three employees with operational objectives.
• You actively use KPIs to steer production and anticipate challenges.
• You serve as a point of reference for understanding the actual state of production and upcoming challenges.
You are recognized as a source of stability, bringing clarity and structure to a changing environment.
After 12 months — A planning expert, recognized manager, and driver of continuous improvement
• You have mastered all production flows and the interdependencies between departments.
• KPIs are integrated into daily routines and used to anticipate, correct, and continuously improve (PDCA).
• You lead your team with a motivating and structured management style.
• You actively participate in continuous improvement projects and the evolution of planning tools or systems.
You are no longer just a planner: you have become a pillar of operational performance, team management, and plant organization.
Qualifications and work experience:
- Degree in operations management, industrial engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment
- Experience in a dynamic environment (a major asset)
- Excellent proficiency in Excel
- Experience monitoring and using key performance indicators (KPIs) to manage production
- Good knowledge of Lean principles and their application in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Odoo or ERP/MRP (a plus)
- Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and structure information
- Ability to make quick decisions in a changing environment
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach
What we also offer :
- Flexible schedule – flexible start and end times based on operational needs
- Free gourmet coffee at the home base
- Free on-site gym (late 2026–early 2027)
- A relaxed, family-friendly work environment
- Company sweatshirts provided
- Group RRSPs with employer matching
- Training and development program (UGAR)
- Company-organized social activities
THE COMPANY:
Grandchamp is a company specializing in the rental and manufacturing of four-season tents. Our products are used internationally. All team members work together toward the same goal: delivering a product they are proud of, on time.
Our values are lived daily: more than a team, a family; the show must go on; pride in results; and self-improvement.
Working at Grandchamp means:
- Learning every day and developing your skills through our training and personal development program.
- Letting your talent shine through innovation and the creation of new products.
- Performing concrete, meaningful tasks that have a direct impact on your performance and that of the company.
- Working within a committed team where mutual support is ever-present.
- Growing within the company, holding a meaningful role with real decision-making power.
- Embracing internal equity and a value system unique in Quebec.
Join the Grandchamp family — apply now!
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