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Randstad Canada is seeking a Senior Production Planner for a prominent automotive supplier in Stratford, Ontario. This is a high-level role designed for a professional who thrives in a Just-In-Time (JIT) environment and possesses a deep technical mastery of the Plex ERP system. You will be responsible for the integrity of the master schedule, ensuring that OEM customer demands are met with 100% accuracy while optimizing inventory and line efficiency.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute detailed production schedules aligned with OEM customer releases and EDI demand
Act as the subject matter expert for the Plex ERP system, maintaining 100% accuracy in BOMs, routings, and production orders
Execute production planning in a pull-based environment, coordinating Kanban systems and line-side supermarket replenishment
Monitor daily production performance and OEE to ensure zero disruptions to customer delivery requirements
Identify and resolve potential material shortages or capacity constraints, implementing immediate countermeasures and recovery plans
Analyze production data to improve inventory turns, reduce lead times, and eliminate waste
Partner with Purchasing and Production teams to support launch readiness and ramp-ups for new automotive programs
Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of production control or planning experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive environment
Advanced proficiency with Plex ERP (highly preferred) and high-level Excel data analysis
Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field
Expert-level understanding of Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and EDI release processing
APICS/ASCM (CPIM or CSCP) certification is a significant asset
Exceptional sense of urgency, ownership, and the ability to react quickly to production volatility