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Production / Operations Planner
Job Description
Our client is a growing manufacturing and operations-focused organization supporting complex production and distribution activities. They are seeking a Production / Operations Planner to take ownership of scheduling, coordination, and execution planning to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
This role is best suited for a hands-on planner who enjoys balancing priorities, working closely with operations teams, and ensuring plans translate into real-world execution.
Production / Operations Planner responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain production or operations schedules aligned with demand, capacity, and resource availability
- Coordinate closely with operations, supply chain, and production teams to adjust plans as conditions change
- Monitor material availability, labour capacity, and workflow constraints to prevent delays or bottlenecks
- Support daily and weekly planning meetings and communicate schedule updates clearly to stakeholders
- Track performance against plan and support corrective actions when targets are missed
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy and operational efficiency
- 2–5 years of experience in production planning, operations planning, or scheduling roles
- Experience working in manufacturing, industrial operations, or distribution environments
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Comfort working with ERP or MRP systems and planning tools
- A practical, execution-focused mindset with strong communication skills
- The discussed salary range is $55,000 – $70,000, depending on experience
- High-impact role directly supporting operational performance
- Close collaboration with operations leadership and frontline teams
- Clear progression into senior planning, operations, or production leadership roles
Meet Your Recruiter
Alina Bondarets
Recruitment Consultant
Operations & Engineering
With over eight years of international recruitment and human resources experience, Alina brings a powerful combination of strategic HR leadership, hands-on recruiting expertise and a global perspective to her work. Having worked in large corporate environments and fast-paced startups allows her to understand how roles truly function within a variety of organizations and translate business needs into precise hiring requirements. Early in her career, she worked within a major real estate development company in the Middle East, supporting recruitment and HR operations. She later transitioned into fast-growing tech and e-commerce startups, most recently serving as Head of Human Resources for a German e-commerce company with employees across multiple countries.
Alina’s approach to recruitment is grounded in trust and deep understanding. She takes time to truly grasp both her clients' business challenges and her candidates' career aspirations, working to create lasting and impactful placements. Known for her astute problem-solving skills, she approaches difficult searches with creativity and resourcefulness, believing that the right candidate is always out there. Her background in psychology, combined with her knowledge of HR practices, enables her to expertly assess fit, focusing on long-term success and cultural alignment.
An active member of CPHR Alberta, Alina is a CPHR Candidate, further strengthening her understanding of Canadian employment practices and workforce planning. She values an active and culture-driven lifestyle that includes spin classes, exploring art galleries, attending cultural events and spending time outdoors. Family is important to her, and she is a proud aunt and godmother to her nephew.