We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Production Coordinator/Planner. This position is located in the city of Guelph. This role may require commuting between two plants. You will be working on days. The Production Coordinator / Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring manufacturing operations to ensure production targets, customer requirements, and delivery schedules are achieved efficiently and accurately. This role works closely with production, engineering, procurement, quality, inventory, and shipping teams to maintain workflow, resolve production issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Rate of pay is $26-$28/hr, based on experience. With the possibility of advancement. Responsibilities Duties: - Monitor, analyze, and report on manufacturing KPIs including on-time delivery, production output, labor efficiency, downtime, scrap, cycle time, and schedule attainment to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement. - Create, release, and manage manufacturing work orders within the ERP/MRP system, ensuring all production data, material allocations, and routing information remain accurate and up to date. - Maintain and verify Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing routers, and production documentation while coordinating required updates with engineering and operations teams. - Prepare and present detailed production and operational reports for management, analyzing trends, capacity utilization, workflow performance, and production efficiency. Expedite critical production orders and communicate schedule changes or delays to production, customer service, sales, and management teams as required. - Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure products meet specifications and that non- conformance issues are documented and resolved in a timely manner. Requirements: 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or coordination role. - Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. - Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing production demands. - Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with attention to detail. Preferred Experience - Experience using ERP/MRP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central an asset. - Experience in automotive, aerospace, metal fabrication, or custom manufacturing environments. Advanced Microsoft Excel and production reporting experience. - Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles. If you are interested in this position please contact Liberty Staffing Services at 519-823-9697! Or come into our office today at 214 Speedvale Ave, Guelph, ON. Unit #4. N1H 1C4 Liberty Staffing Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please contact Liberty Staffing Services. Liberty Staffing Services has been serving the Guelph community since 2000. We have dedicated staff who live in the community, who take pride in finding employment for others, and who go above and beyond the simple 9-5 for those who rely on us. We are also a leading student employer here in Guelph, placing large numbers of International Students in rewarding jobs, to help them gain valuable Canadian experience. We are proud of the fact that not only have we placed candidates out to work, but those same candidates have trusted us enough to refer their family members to us for employment. We take pride in being a 100% Canadian company, with strong ties to this community, and throughout Southwestern Ontario. We care about what we do, and about every single one of our employees. And it shows. Accommodations are available upon request for all individuals with disabilities taking part in the recruitment and selection process.
The position is based in Guelph, ON, and may require commuting between two plants.
The rate of pay is $26.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience.
Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring manufacturing operations to meet production targets, customer requirements, and delivery schedules, and working with multiple teams to maintain workflow and resolve issues.
Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or coordination, and experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, along with advanced Excel and production reporting experience.
The job description notes the possibility of advancement in this role.
Interested candidates can contact Liberty Staffing Services at 519-823-9697 or visit their office at 214 Speedvale Ave, Guelph, ON, Unit #4.
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