Production Planner

Position Title:
Production Planner I

Location:
North Bay, ON

Salary: 54,791.63 to 59,357.60 per year.

The Production Planner I is responsible for prioritizing, scheduling, and releasing work orders and travelers to production to ensure timely completion/delivery of components related to capital equipment, based on the MPS.

• Produce work orders manually as directed by the Materials Manager.
• Daily review and process applicable AX actions including pick lists, stock adjustments, issues receipts etc.
• Daily review of Current Order Report to action any dead or stag production parts to ensure production flow through applicable work centers.
• Produce Priority reports as applicable.
• Process ECN’s to review system requirements and ensure revised drawings/kits are removed from the shop floor, properly disposed and replaced with current revisions.
• Participate in production planning sessions to ensure meeting of delivery and production targets are met efficiently and cost efficient related to materials responsibilities.
• Participate in year-end inventory counts and reconciliation.
• Identify bottleneck areas of production and report to supervision and management as well as assist with resolutions to ensure work orders are met respective of priorities.
• Demonstrate safety by complying with all company and government safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Develop and implement plans to decrease manufacturing lead times, decrease costs and waste.
• Promote and participate in Continuous Improvement to meet company objectives.
• Process inquiries for expedited orders by providing delivery estimates and feasibility.

• Minimum High School Diploma or Certificate of Completion
• Diploma or Degree in Business or Materials (AAPICS) Administration, Materials Management, or related discipline preferred

• Two (2) + years’ experience with production planning in a heavy equipment manufacturing setting
• Proven organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Previous experience working with MRP/ERP software (Dynamic AX)
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrable initiative with Continuous Improvement (i.e. providing suggestions leading to cost reduction and/or containment, increased efficiency, increased communication, etc.)

• Office Setting
• Sitting for prolonged periods

• HR Orientation
• HSE Orientation

• Must be able to complete all required training

• ☒ Full Time
• ☐ Part Time
• ☐ Temporary
• ☐ Permanent
• ☐ Contract

• ☒ Day Shift
• ☐ Afternoon Shift
• ☐ Weekend Shift

Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, Mac Lean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit‑of‑one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, Mac Lean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of Mac Lean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join Mac Lean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

• 3 weeks’ vacation annually
• Paid Overtime after 40 hours worked
• Flexible Group benefits Package…