Mechanical Assembly - Planning Coordinator

Total Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $26.92-$37.02
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus 
• Stock Purchase Plan  
• 3 Weeks Vacation  
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account  
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly snack day, etc.)  
• Employee Development Programs 

Major Duties

In this role you are responsible for coordinating and preparing shop floor layouts for Mechanical or Electrical Assembly based on production schedules, project requirements, and cross‑functional input. Planning Coordinator, Mechancial Assembly collects, tracks, and maintains departmental KPI data to support operational reporting and continuous improvement initiatives. The role actively supports the rollout and sustainment of ABM (Continuous Improvement) initiatives within the Assembly department and coordinates departmental procurement requirements to ensure timely availability of materials and resources. The position works closely with Assembly leadership and internal stakeholders to support efficient, compliant, and on‑time execution of assembly operations.

Specific Responsibilities

•    Work with AutoCAD and Solid works as required to create floor layouts.
•    Work with Assembly staff to develop business tools aimed at streamlining how we gather, analyze, and publish KPIs and departmental data. 
•    Work with Assembly Leads to support Problem Solving Events, Kaizens, 5S, and other Continuous Improvement Activities.
•    Work with Assembly Management Team to develop content for the Assembly SharePoint site.
•    Create Resource Loading dashboards for each Assembly Department with the ability to roll them up into a Divisional Resource Loading view.
•    Support Shop floor DVM (Daily Visual Management), related reports and other activities as required.
•    Upload all received assembly quality documentation into UpChain PLM
•    Go on to shop floor to verify dimensions of layouts.
•    Perform minor drawings additions/revisions as related to Assembly related training activities.
•    Maintain Assembly share point site with relevant floor lay out information as well as up to date KPI's
•    Support Assembly Innovation Projects and other departments as required
•    Adhere to all Health and Safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

Education:

•    A post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
•    Courses in SolidWorks, Agile Management would be an asset.
 
Experience/Skills:

•    Computer proficiency with MS Windows, MS Office and basic Web Editing.
•    Efficient working knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD, SolidWorks
•    Experience working with Excel VBA coding is essential
•    Strong skills in the MS Office suite 
•    Experience using JDE, Jira, or EnterpriseOne is an asset
•    An understanding of work and process flows and the ability to identify bottlenecks within
•    Displays strong attention to detail and competencies in relationship management, collaboration, and time management
•    Works well in a fast-paced environment both in a team and independently, able to adapt to dynamic situations, and can impact and influence outcomes
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills to provide clear and concise documentation, reports and updates to relevant stakeholders
•    Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills 

Health & Safety Requirements

All employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
•    Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements.
•    Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
•    Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defects in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
•    Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks.
•    Attend all the required health, safety and environmental training.
•    Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable.
•    Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct.