Position: Jr. Production Planner
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: This position will be based in our Hamilton, Ontario office. This position will be in-person.
Shift Schedule: 7:00am-3:00pm
Pay: $25.00 hourly
WHY JOIN US
Berminghammer Foundation Equipment, established in 1897 by William Bermingham, has been a leading player in the development of Canada's infrastructure for over a century. Soletanche Bachy later acquired the company, which three generations of the Bermingham family had run. Berminghammer has a long history of innovation and was instrumental in introducing the first diesel impact hammer to North America in the early 1950s and expanding its line of foundation specialty equipment in the late 1960s. Today, Berminghammer is synonymous with cutting-edge technology worldwide, and we specialize in designing and constructing custom equipment for the deep foundation construction market. We work with top contractors on exciting projects worldwide, offering a comprehensive product line that includes crane-mounted lead systems, reverse circulation rock-drilling systems, and diesel pile-driving hammers.
Berminghammer Foundation Equipment (SB Canada) is currently seeking a motivated Junior Production Planner to support production scheduling, material planning, and manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to build a career in production planning and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules to meet customer and operational requirements.
- Monitor material availability and support material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Maintain and update production planning data within ERP/MRP systems.
- Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and production orders for accuracy.
- Support capacity planning activities by tracking production loads and resource requirements.
- Analyze inventory levels and identify potential material shortages or excess inventory.
- Prepare and maintain reports using Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUPs, charts, and data analysis tools.
- Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Shipping departments to address scheduling and material-related issues.
- Assist in tracking key production metrics and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
- Perform other planning and coordination duties as assigned.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Qualifications – What Will Make You Successful
- Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; new graduates are encouraged to apply
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- XLOOKUP
- PivotTables
- Sorting and filtering
- Conditional formatting
- Basic charts and data cleanup
- Basic understanding of ERP/MRP systems
- Familiarity with manufacturing and planning concepts such as:
- MRP and material planning
- BOMs and routings
- Capacity planning
- Production scheduling
- Inventory and material availability
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Shipping
- Manufacturing, supply chain, or co-op experience is an asset, but not required
Only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted. SB Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Our team will directly work with you to ensure you are fully able to participate in the process.
*This posting is for an active vacancy we are currently hiring for.
*Please note: We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with application screening and assessments. This technology is used as a support tool, and all hiring decisions are made by our hiring team
