Planner

Timken•Saskatoon, SK

123d•Onsite

About The Position

Timken is seeking a Planner/Estimator to join their team. This role is responsible for completing cost-effective estimating and planning of jobs, including purchasing materials, to meet customer requirements, company manufacturing capabilities, and company cost targets. The Planner/Estimator will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely planning and estimation of manufactured parts, streamlining processes to minimize manufacturing time and costs, and coordinating with the materials department for efficient purchasing. The position also involves assisting operations in developing efficient manufacturing and repair processes and improving planning efficiency through the development and maintenance of templates, BOMs, and manufacturing methods. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects that have the potential to change the world, improving reliability, efficiency, and driving sustainability across various industries.

Requirements

Journeyman or 10+ years’ experience as a Machinist, Industrial Mechanic, or Welder.
Minimum 5+ years direct trade experience, preferably in a custom manufacturing environment.
Understanding of machining including boring mills, lathes, hobbers, slotters, grinders, etc.
Mechanical aptitude and understanding of gearing, gear boxes, and related operations
General knowledge of welding, heat treat, industrial painting, and material handling
Excellent written and verbal communications skills including conflict resolution skills
Deadline-oriented and strong attention to detail
Accurate task completion with ability review and check own work
Strong organizational and project planning ability
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
Proficiency with Epicor or comparable ERP system
Applicants must provide proof of all relevant qualifications and be available to participate in a pre-employment testing procedure.
Only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada, residing in Canada, will be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

5+ years in previous customer service or planning role will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provision of accurate, timely, cost effective and efficient planning of manufactured parts.
Streamline the processes of planning to minimize manufacturing time and costs though efficient process selection, workflow, tooling specification, and any other critical requirements.
Provide accurate estimation of operation times to enhance shop scheduling and workflow.
Obtain and provide clear and concise communication of customer, design, and manufacturing specifications and requirements to convey required info and reduce the possibility of errors.
Co-ordinate with materials department to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing of materials to meet customer delivery and company WIP cost targets.
Issue Job Travellers to production to meet customer documentation requirements.
Ensure efficient, accurate and timely estimation of jobs.
Estimate to minimize lead times for Sales and maximize the accuracy of job costs and profit margins.
Provide timely interpretation of customer requirements rendered into accurate estimates and quotes.
Liaise with customer service to ensure customer product and delivery requirements are addressed and, when necessary, alternatives presented.
Assist Operations in the development of efficient manufacturing and repair processes.
Improve planning efficiency though the development of and maintenance of templates, BOM’s, manufacturing methods.
Reduce length of production delays by assisting in the trouble shooting of problems on the shop floor.
Improve production efficiencies though the development of production procedures.