Production Planner

Production Planner – custom signage

Innovative Signage in Burnaby is an industry leader in manufacturing high quality custom signage for residential, commercial, retail and industrial establishments. For over 30 years, we have been serving a variety of industries with local and national clients in property development, construction, architecture, interior design, commercial development, and retail. Our passion helps us create some of the most magnificent visual signage you have probably seen around Vancouver.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

· Schedules & organizes due dates for production with a Master Production Schedule and routing jobs through the Fabrication, Vinyl and Finishing departments

· Helps establish and ensure adherence to goals, schedules and priorities set for the Production department

· Works closely with Purchaser and out-sourcing person to ensure Materials and out-sourced products are in shop when needed to keep to schedules.

· Layout of Bill of Materials for jobs in accordance with Design & Production Sheets

· Reviews work orders and accompanying materials, ensuring all information is present/obtained from the Sales/PM/Design departments as needed

· Works with Production & Install Departments to establish priorities & due dates of various projects and adjusts daily for any changes and creates Exception Reports as needed.

· Ensures along with the Production Department Supervisors that customer specifications are met/exceeded upon completion of the production process

· Works with design dept. that client’s product expectations will be met & ensures production sheets and directions from the design department are followed during production

The ideal candidate will have:

· Experience with interpreting design and technical drawings

· Strong computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook

· Knowledge of Access, Power Point, ERP/MRP graphics software and CAD is a definite asset

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

· Exceptional ability to maintain schedules and meet established deadlines

· Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills

You will ideally have working experience in an Foreman, lead hand or supervisor role within the Signage/Manufacturing/Fabrication/Construction or Printing industries for a minimum of one year. In return, you will be rewarded with a great career, working on visible projects, involved in a proactive team environment, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Candidates who are interested in applying for this position must submit a résumé & cover letter via email only. No phone calls please.

Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burnaby, BC V5C 3H8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person