The Materials and Production Planning Supervisor directly manages material handlers and develops the production schedule. This team member must be a high energy, multi-tasker and problem solver who can build strong internal and external relationships to assure that customer needs are fulfilled on time. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: · Manage material handlers including monitoring hours, pay, performance, coaching, annual reviews, disciplinary, etc. · Develop, manage, and staff/cover production schedule · Schedule releases to mill/outside suppliers and customers · Work directly with customers to determine accurate forecasts · Create and manage mill and processor forecasts and releases for direct material · Manage all mill/outside suppliers’ concerns · Order entry, order tracking, status review, and gathering market intelligence · Maintain the inventory supply/demand balance · Resolve inventory supply/demand exceptions with appropriate people · Professionally communicate with customers via phone and email and manage customer concerns · Develop and build key relationships with customers, suppliers/vendors, and co-workers · Assist with facility maintenance, janitorial, and general reception services · Respond to business needs on-call/outside of regularly scheduled business hours as needed · Serve as plant management back-up · Other duties as assigned CRITICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: · Strong planning, time management and communication skills (both written and verbal) · Ability to understand and assess supply chain issues and work cross functionally to resolve issues · Efficient computer skills in MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and MS Teams · Role Model of Our Philosophy - Good attitude, team player, and self-starter · Understands materials management concepts and terminology · Demonstrated ability to proactively and positively accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously · Oracle body of knowledge skills a plus · Supports EHS, 6-S, Continuous Improvement, and other progressive initiatives and practices EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in business, supply chain, logistics or quantitative fields 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Benefits: Dental care Disability insurance Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Ability to commute/relocate: Cambridge, ON N1T 2C7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): How many years of experience do you have in materials management, production scheduling, supply chain, or logistics? Have you directly supervised a team within a manufacturing environment? Have you been responsible for developing or managing production schedules? Do you have experience managing inventory supply/demand, forecasting, or material releases? Which ERP systems have you used? This role requires a high-energy individual who can manage changing priorities, build relationships with customers and suppliers, and support plant operations when needed. Briefly describe why this type of environment appeals to you. Education: Bachelor's Degree (required) Location: Cambridge, ON N1T 2C7 (required) Work Location: In person