Process Planner Team Lead

Array Marketing•Toronto, ON

20h•CA$70,000 - CA$78,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Materials and Process Planning Manager, we have a newly created opportunity for a Process Planner Team Lead. You will assign and supervise the work of the team and take ownership of reviewing and confirming Bills of Materials (BOMs) from Design and Development to ensure they align with manufacturing processes. Acting as a critical lead resource, you will manage plan releases for short and long-lead time purchases, develop procedures for plan templates, reconcile design files, and oversee updates based on change control triggers. Working at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing, you will help translate product designs into executable manufacturing plans, ensuring products move efficiently from concept to production. You will collaborate cross-functionally throughout the production order lifecycle, participating in pre-production meetings, communicating BOM changes, and preparing reports. This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is a full-time role, working 5 days a week in the Scarborough office.

Requirements

Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment within process planning, manufacturing engineering, production planning, supply chain, or a related discipline.
Understanding of how products move from design through procurement and into manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing documentation, engineering changes, and production readiness activities.
Ability to evaluate production requirements, materials, routing, and process impacts.
Ability to effectively manage priorities, timelines, resources, and cross-functional communication in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read, interpret, update, and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and other planning documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
Experience using databases and reporting tools to analyze data and track KPI performance.
Highly detail-oriented and process-driven.
Capable of translating complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
Experience leading, coaching, and developing teams in a manufacturing environment, including direct reports and temporary staff.
Ability to set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and hold teams accountable while supporting performance improvement and maintaining strong working relationships.
Confident in communicating across all levels of the organization, from frontline employees to senior leadership.
Ability to influence decisions through clear, data-driven recommendations.
A hands-on leader who drives accountability and performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Define key production master files to support material planning and tracking.
Verify the accuracy of BOMs, manage imports, address errors, and support plan development.
Coordinate with production to reflect sampling results in finalized BOMs.
Coordinate plan releases to meet manufacturing requirements, taking into account long lead-time purchases.
Manage and communicate updates for plan releases.
Assess the impact of BOM changes on production, cost, inventory, and procurement.
Update process plans, order plans, and item master files with BOM changes.
Communicate changes to ensure accurate manufacturing execution.
Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to align on project scope, timelines, and strategies.
Collaborate with Materials and Production Planning Managers to define manufacturing approaches.
Review and coordinate demand forecasts to support material and capacity planning.
Guide and support planners in creating master files and plans.
Audit files for accuracy and compliance.
Manage tasks and timelines in alignment with project plans.
Coach, mentor, and hold team members accountable while creating an environment that supports continuous learning and performance improvement.
Generate reports to track KPI performance.
Support and implement initiatives to improve KPIs.
Develop procedures and practices to benchmark and enhance KPI metrics.
Leverage advanced data analysis to identify trends, recommend operational improvements, and support decision-making across manufacturing and supply chain functions.