Production Planner

About Soluroc

Soluroc is a leading manufacturer of high-performance wear-resistant materials and solutions, supporting industrial operations across North America. Our Cobourg facility plays a key role in delivering quality products efficiently and safely to our customers.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Production Planner to join our Cobourg team. Reporting to the General Manager, this role is responsible for developing and managing production schedules, ensuring alignment between customer demand, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity.

This position is critical to maintaining efficient operations, minimizing downtime, and ensuring on-time delivery. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
• Align plans with capacity, labor availability, and equipment constraints
• Optimize production sequencing to improve efficiency and reduce changeovers

Inventory & Materials Coordination

• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure timely availability of materials
• Maintain appropriate safety stock levels
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and reconciliation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams
• Communicate priorities and schedule changes to shop floor teams
• Provide visibility to the General Manager on risks and constraints
• Collaborate with Sales/Customer Service on delivery timelines

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track production performance vs plan (output, downtime, delays)
• Analyze variances and identify root causes
• Maintain accurate data in ERP systems and prepare reports

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy and production flow
• Support initiatives to reduce lead times and bottlenecks
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling (manufacturing environment preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Solidworks is required
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of inventory management and production processes is an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work closely with site leadership
• Exposure to cross-functional operations and continuous improvement initiatives
• A collaborative and safety-focused work environment

Why Join Soluroc?

At Soluroc, you'll be part of a growing organization where your contributions directly impact operations. We value initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and we're committed to building a strong, engaged team.

Apply Now

If you're a detail-oriented planner looking to make an impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.