Production Planning Coordinator

POSITION: Production Planning Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Manager Production Planning
DEPARTMENT: Business Process
LOCATION: North Bay
REFERENCE:
SALARY: $83538 - $98280

WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture along with a competitive salary excellent benefit package a defined benefit pension plan paid vacation paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Production Planning Coordinator supports the Master Production Schedule (MPS) by coordinating restoration activities parts movement quality inspections and production priorities across multiple shop areas. Working closely with Production Procurement Stores Quality Assurance Material Handling teams and the Client this role helps ensure materials and work progress efficiently to meet production deadlines. The position also provides administrative support for internal rework tracking through the Ontario Northland Liability Material Exception Form (ONRL MEF) process and assists the Production Planning Manager with planning and reporting activities.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate restoration refurbishment and parts movement activities across the Remanufacturing and Repair Centre to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Monitor availability of reconditioned and replacement parts and coordinate required repair paint or refurbishment work.
• Liaise with Production Procurement Stores Fabrication Paint and Material Handling teams to ensure timely part delivery.
• Track parts status follow up on deliveries expedite shortages and escalate production risks or delays.
• Coordinate sub-assemblies and ensure parts are available according to production requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure parts are completed to specifications and delivered on schedule.
• Provide administrative and system support to Production Supervisors including parts ordering returns processing and task management in the RRP system.
• Audit and maintain data integrity within RRP including production labour quality and inventory transactions.
• Support Inspection Test Plan (ITP) compliance stock return governance and production reporting activities.
• Assist with internal rework tracking through the Ontario Northland Liability Material Exception Form (ONRL MEF) process.
• Support continuous improvement ERP/EAM initiatives and process enhancement projects across the Remanufacturing and Repair Centre.
• Ensure planning activities documentation and reporting comply with ISO 9001 requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College Diploma in Business Administration Project Management Supply Chain Operations Management or a related field
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and/or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certifications are considered assets
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in a production manufacturing supply chain or logistics environment including data entry data management and report generation
• 1-2 years of planning or production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Rail industry knowledge is considered an asset
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel
• Solid understanding of databases and business systems such as AS400 ERP EAM Oracle and SAP
• Experience using SharePoint Intelex or similar information management systems is an asset
• Strong organizational planning and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Demonstrated problem-solving continuous improvement and process optimization abilities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities work effectively under pressure and contribute positively within a team
• Valid Class G drivers license is considered an asset

APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: September 13 2026 no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document) stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false misleading or incomplete Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.

At Ontario Northland we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples racialized persons women persons with disabilities and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation please contact Human Resources.

ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.

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