Senior Production Planner and Scheduler

Redlen Technologies Inc.•Central Saanich, BC

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Redlen Technologies is a pioneering company that has revolutionized the semiconductor crystal growth and fabrication process. Founded on visionary work with the Canadian Space Agency, Redlen develops groundbreaking Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) sensors for medical imaging, security imaging, and non-destructive testing, significantly advancing medical CT scanners by elevating diagnostic accuracy and reducing radiation dose. The company was acquired by Canon Inc. for $430M, demonstrating its industry leadership. With over 200 dedicated professionals, Redlen fosters a thriving environment for STEM professionals, committed to diversity and innovation. The Senior Production Scheduler & Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to meet customer demand, inventory targets, and operational constraints. This role involves close collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure efficient material flow, realistic capacity planning, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. It requires strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to balance competing priorities while driving continuous improvement in planning accuracy and schedule adherence. The role may also support and oversee Schedulers and Material Coordinators.

Requirements

Post secondary degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Strong working knowledge of enterprise level ERP/MRP systems (we use Syspro)
Advanced skills in Excel / data analysis (pivot tables, formulas)
Solid understanding of: Manufacturing workflows, Capacity planning and routings, Bills of material (BOMs), Lead times and inventory control
Proven ability to manage complex schedules in high mix, regulated, or capacity constrained environments
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to prioritize and make decisions under pressure
Clear, confident communicator with frontline and leadership teams
Collaborative, solution oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor, electronics or similar regulated manufacturing (wafer fab, lithography, diffusion, etch, CMP, assembly/test).
Lean Manufacturing, APICS/ASCM (CPIM), or similar certification
Experience supporting NPI / ramp up activities
Power BI an asset

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand forecasts, sales orders, capacity, and material availability.
Sequence work orders to optimize throughput, minimize changeovers, and reduce bottlenecks
Adjust schedules in response to unplanned events (equipment downtime, material shortages, quality issues, labour constraints)
Release and manage work orders in the ERP/MRP system
Translate forecasts and customer demand into feasible production plans
Perform capacity planning at the work center and resource level
Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure material availability aligned with production plans
Monitor WIP, finished goods, and inventory targets
Act as the primary planning interface between Production, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality
Participate in daily/weekly production meetings, S&OP, and constraint reviews
Communicate schedule changes, risks, and priorities clearly to stakeholders
Track and report on planning and scheduling KPIs, including: Schedule adherence, On time delivery (OTD), Plan vs. actual performance, Throughput and cycle time
Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, lead times, and system data quality
Support or lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, CI, TPM, Theory of Constraints)