Production Planner
Job Summary
Overview
Create value at TC Transcontinental.
At TC Transcontinental weve got it made and thats because of the expertise of our team.
We have been driving innovation since 1976.
Founded 50 years ago and 4000 employees strong Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) known under the TC Transcontinental brand is a Canadian retail marketing services company Canadas largest printer and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Driven by the vision of a more informed educated and prosperous society TC Transcontinental propels its clients success across the retail education book and information industries. With agility creativity and boldness we design and deliver innovative high-value products and services.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Production Planner to join our Winnipeg team. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy coordinating production activities to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction wed love to hear from you.
Reporting to the Art Department Supervisor the Production Planner is responsible for creating production plans and job instructions that ensure customer orders are completed accurately efficiently and on schedule. This role works closely with Estimating Production and Purchasing to coordinate materials optimize workflows and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Responsibilities
When your actions lead to success:
- Create detailed job tickets and production recipe sheets for manufacturing teams.
- Review production requirements to ensure materials labor and equipment are available.
- Develop efficient production plans that maximize equipment utilization and workflow.
- Group similar jobs together to improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Understand production processes and equipment capabilities to determine the most effective production methods.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborate with Estimating Production Purchasing and other departments to support on-time delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
When your expertise drives us:
- High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience in the printing industry.
- Strong understanding of printing products production processes and manufacturing workflows.
- Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is considered an asset.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency with standard computer applications and office software.
When benefits really help you live better:
We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thriveat work and at home. Our offerings include:
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
- Customizable group benefits including health dental life disability and travel insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee perks such as discounts on insurance wireless plans travel and more
- Career development opportunities
- A dynamic inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported
EEO
TC Transcontinental is committed to fair transparent and equitable hiring practices. We disclose that no artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated decision-making systems are used in our recruitment or selection process.
TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.
We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environmentpromoting dignity independence integration and equal opportunity for all including persons with disabilities. Accommodations including alternative formats will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact
Send us your application. Create something with TC Transcontinental.
About Company
A Canadian retail marketing services provider, the country’s largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French‑language educational publishing.