Production Manager in Pickering

Production Manager

Pickering, ON | Full-Time | Senior (5+ years)

About us

In Trench Canada, we deliverstate-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, andbushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customizedengineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power ofelectricity with reliability and performance.
We are driven by a commitment toadvancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainablepractices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail,and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment wherediverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contributeand succeed.

Our Values

• Trust
• Responsibility
• Excellence
• Navigating Change
• Candor
• Humility

Overview

As Manager of Planning & Scheduling department, youwill lead the end-to-end production planning and scheduling function, aimingseamless execution of manufacturing operations while balancing customerdemand/mix, capacity, inventory, and material availability. You will beresponsible for developing and maintaining optimized manufacturing schedules,driving scheduling adherence, managing production priorities, and ensuringon-time delivery performance.
In addition to operational leadership, you will play a key role in thedigital transformation of the planning function by leveraging SAP expertise,AI-driven solutions, advanced analytics, and process automation tools to improve decision-making, planning accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Success in this role requires strong leadership capabilities, atransformational mindset, and a passion for developing people and buildinghigh-performing teams. You will coach and mentor planners, foster continuousimprovement, and collaborate across Procurement, Production, Engineering,Quality, and Supply Chain to support business growth and operationalexcellence.

Your Tasks:

• Lead and develop the Planning & Scheduling team, ensuring the right competencies, resources, and succession plans are in place to support current and future business needs.
• Establish a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Own and manage the master production schedule, finite scheduling processes, capacity planning, and production prioritization across all manufacturing areas, using SAP as the core planning platform while driving continuous improvements through automation, analytics, and digital planning solutions.
• Drive planning accuracy, schedule adherence, throughput optimization, and on-time delivery performance.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Sales to align demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and capacity review processes to proactively identify constraints and mitigation actions.
• Utilize advanced SAP capabilities to optimize planning processes, improve data accuracy.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, automation tools, and digital solutions to improve forecasting, scheduling, reporting, inventory management, and decision-making processes.
• Identify, develop, and deploy new planning tools and technologies to increase efficiency and improve operational performance.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives across planning and scheduling processes, ensuring successful adoption and sustainable results.
• Analyze production capacity, routing requirements, bottlenecks, and work center utilization to maximize throughput and productivity.
• Monitor and manage Work-in-Process (WIP) levels to support flow optimization and lead-time reduction.
• Establish and maintain safety stock parameters, planning policies, inventory strategies, and MRP controls.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to production delays, material shortages, planning deviations, and service performance issues.
• Develop, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support strategic growth initiatives, capacity expansion projects, and operational transformation programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor'sdegree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, IndustrialEngineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+years of progressive experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling,supply chain, or operations leadership roles.
• Provenleadership experience managing and developing planning, scheduling, oroperations teams.
• AdvancedSAP expertise, including MRP, Production Planning (PP), MaterialsManagement (MM), reporting, and data management.
• Demonstratedexperience leading ERP optimization, digital transformation, or businessprocess improvement initiatives.
• Experienceutilizing AI, advanced analytics, automation tools, or digitaltechnologies to improve operational performance.
• Strongknowledge of production planning, finite scheduling, capacity planning,inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Excellentanalytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strongbusiness acumen with the ability to translate operational challenges intostrategic improvement opportunities.
• Experiencewith Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operationalexcellence methodologies.
• Advancedproficiency in digital tools such as Power BI, SAP Analytics, SharePoint,and other data visualization and reporting tools.
• Demonstratedability to lead organizational change, drive employee engagement, anddevelop talent.
• Abilityto manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-pacedmanufacturing environment.
• Practicalmanufacturing and shop-floor experience.

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is CAD 115000 - 150000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility
Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation.

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