Planning technician

Planning technician

Our company, specializing in structural steel fabrication, is seeking a graduate in Industrial Engineering Technology to contribute to the planning, scheduling, and optimization of operations at our manufacturing facility.

Do you want to play an active role in coordinating complex manufacturing operations?

Do you enjoy solving problems, improving work methods, and optimizing operational processes?

Are you looking for an environment where every project is unique and technically challenging?

This position offers the opportunity to be directly involved in the fabrication of structural steel components for major projects, including buildings, bridges, infrastructure, and industrial facilities.

Your Role

• Working closely with our production, engineering, purchasing, and project management teams, you will contribute to the following activities:
• Plan and coordinate fabrication activities within the facility;
• Develop and maintain production schedules;
• Prioritize and schedule fabrication activities based on plant capacity;
• Monitor project progress on the shop floor;
• Participate in resolving operational and production issues;
• Identify production bottlenecks and recommend improvements;
• Contribute to improving work methods, workflows, and processes;
• Participate in initiatives aimed at reducing costs and increasing productivity;
• Collaborate in organizing material flow, handling, and storage within the facility;
• Assist in monitoring quality standards and key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Support the implementation of new tools, processes, and manufacturing technologies;
• Contribute to improving health and safety practices and preventive equipment maintenance processes.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting

• Hands-on manufacturing operations and involvement in large-scale projects;
• Fabrication of complex, custom structural steel components;
• Close collaboration between production and planning teams;
• Daily challenges involving coordination and operational optimization;
• Direct involvement in continuous improvement initiatives;
• A work environment where your ideas and initiatives are valued;
• Exposure to planning tools, ERP systems, and specialized software;
• Opportunities to gain experience in various aspects of manufacturing operations, including:
• Production scheduling;
• Internal logistics;
• Productivity;
• Quality;
• Continuous improvement;
• Project management.

Qualifications and Skills

• College Diploma (DEC) in Industrial Engineering Technology or a related field;
• Strong interest in manufacturing operations and industrial environments;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills;
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset;
• Interest in continuous improvement and process optimization;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with computer-based tools.

Assets

• Knowledge of MS Project or ERP systems;
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or technical software such as Tekla;
• Previous internship or work experience in a manufacturing environment;
• Interest in heavy industrial manufacturing and fabrication operations.

What You Will Develop With Us

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing planning and scheduling;
• Skills in priority management and real-time production coordination;
• An in-depth understanding of operations within a structural steel fabrication facility;
• Practical experience implementing continuous improvement projects;
• The ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in production, engineering, quality, and project management;
• Specialized expertise in heavy industrial manufacturing.

What We Offer

• Compressed 4.5-day workweek;
• Comprehensive group insurance plan with employer contributions;
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions;
• Annual bonus program;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), including access to telemedicine services;
• Free electric vehicle charging stations;
• Fully equipped on-site fitness center available to employees;
• Affordable on-site cafeteria;
• Corporate sports league.

Are you ready to contribute to major projects while developing your expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment?

Join our team and play an active role in continuously improving our operations!