Production Planner

About Us

We at Hydra Dyne Technology manufacture and design world-class custom hydraulic components that global heavy equipment OEMs have come to rely on. We produce some of the world’s most reliable rotary unions, hydraulic cylinders and manifold blocks for many industries.

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is equipped with both specialized equipment and the latest technology in CNC machining centres, enabling us to adapt our designs to our customers’ needs. With decades of expertise, we pride ourselves in our history of high precision, in house manufacturing, and assembly capabilities.

We provide ample opportunity to learn and excel within our company, and offer challenging tasks and new opportunities to those who are enthusiastic, driven and looking for opportunities in a dynamic environment to make a lasting contribution.

Purpose of Job:

• The Production Planner is responsible for ensuring that we have the right parts, at the right place, at the right time. This involves effective communication with our customers, creating a realistic achievable production plan, and maintaining accurate system data while collaborating with various departments within Hydra Dyne Tech (HDT) to ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are met.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Monitor customer portals for new orders, updates, and cancellations.

• Accurate input of customer orders into the HDT ERP System.

• Engage with customers to provide updates on order status, pricing, and delivery.

• Evaluate customer orders and forecast to develop production plans.

• Optimize supply efficiency by maintaining lot sizes and reorder points.

• Release work orders and track progress through production.

• Proactively identify, report, and devise solutions for potential delays.

• Reconcile order, inventory, and system data to ensure accuracy.

• Close work orders and ensure quantities and supporting documents are correctly recorded.

• Prepare pick list for order fulfilment.

• Create packing slips, invoices, customs paperwork, and arrange transportation for shipment.

• Complete Advance Shipping Notices (ASNs) as required.

• Leverage software tools to analyse data and create comprehensive reports.

• Other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Wear all required PPE while in plant.
• Work safe & ergonomically by following H&S policies.
• Report any unsafe acts, conditions, or accidents across the plant.
• Report accidents, near misses, injuries, or illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
• Inspect equipment and the workplace regularly.
• Be alert for hazards.
• Cooperate with others on matters relating to occupational safety and health.

Knowledge, Skills and Education:

Required

• Post-Secondary school diploma in Supply Chain or Business Management OR 2 + years experience in a production planning role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and specifically Excel.
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail with learning desire and aptitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, self-starter, independent worker.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Desired

• Knowledge of production process, quality control, costing, and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• Strong ERP/MRP and Microsoft Office experience.
• ASCM CPIM certification.

What we Offer:

• Benefits after 3 months
• Company matching pension after 1 year
• Annual Increase opportunities
• On-site cafeteria with subsidized rates
• Uniforms after 3 months
• Employee Events (free lunches)
• Advancement opportunities