Production Planner

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

Production Planner

Location:

St. Boniface, MB

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this position accomplishes the activities of the Production department through efforts such as communicating and liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders while ensuring continuous improvement through cost reductions.

• Coordinates the production plan and schedule as set forth by management.
• Communicate with Production and Purchasing to ensure outsourced material matches shop floor demand, meets specifications, and results in optimal material use and minimal off cut.
• Maintain knowledge of the inventory required for upcoming orders by monitoring, tracking and inputting data into our ERP system.
• Maintain production history for future forecasts.
• Communicate inventory status and production plans to relevant departments such as Customer Service, Purchasing & Planning, and Production Supervision.
• Provide support as needed for product manager and outside sales team.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure required drawings and changes are completed.
• Plan, monitor and drive inventory turn improvements and improve inventory accuracy.
• Performs parts costing and reviewing labour/material variances on work orders.
• Manage and minimize slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Input and manage Quality Notifications within the ERP system.
• Coordinate inventory counts, count teams and WIP for physical inventory counts; reports inventory balances and shortages as required.
• Conduct regular cycle counts as required and ensure that all adjustments are made.
• Participate in weekly production meetings.
• Determine the priority and coordinate the schedule for parts production orders and product changes.
• Serve as back-up for creating production orders and adding drawings.

• 3-5 Years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong experience with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP scheduling systems;
  Oracle experience is preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of scheduling experience within high-volume manufacturing.

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide.

Supported by an extensive in‑country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.