Agent - Production Planning

Major Wire Industries is a leading manufacturer of screening products in North America and many other parts of the world. Focused on advanced technologies, our head office is located in Candiac and has 5 manufacturing sites.

Since our foundation in 1884, we have been working closely with the aggregate and mining industries to perfect screening surfaces to meet the ever-changing needs and demands of our customers.

Why work with us:

• Group benefits ; 60% paid by employer
• Pension plan with employer's contribution
• 13 Holidays/year, 100% paid from the first year onwards
• FLEX Measures ; At MAJOR, FLEXibility is important. However, as this position is supporting our manufacturing operations, the role must be done on site, at our Candiac plant. 
• 5 FLEX days paid per year
• Healthy snack offered once a month
• Modern office space
• Opportunity to work on stimulating projects
• Inclusive, people-oriented culture

Summary:

The agent is responsible for entering orders into the Syteline system and providing support to various departments. The incumbent will prioritize customer orders and revise production schedules as necessary. In addition, he/she will work with the entire team to develop and implement process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with supervisor to ensure smooth operation of Candiac plant's overall production planning

• Maintain production dates in the order system

• Release and print orders and follow up on delivery dates

• Check the daily shipping list provided by transport for both Candiac plants and follow up to confirm completion

• Produce weekly production reports

• Analyze production data

• Create production orders for inventory products and non-conformance reports;

• Analyze raw materials

• Receive POs into the system

• Follow-up on special cases to avoid inventory discrepancies

• Collaborate with customer service, purchasing and production departments on all planning matters.

Essential Skills:

• Bilingual (spoken and written);

• Analytical skills and facility with figures

• Good knowledge of Excel

• Very good knowledge of ERP systems (Syteline an asset)

• Proactivity and initiative

Experience:  

• Post-Secondary diploma or equivalent experience

• 1 years experience in a planning role or any combination of experience/education that may be equivalent.

At Major, we value team work, diversity, integrity and we empower our employees to make a difference at all levels. Join us to see for yourself!

Major is a certified FLEXIBLE organization that promotes the well-being of its employees.