At Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd., we're redefining what's possible beneath the surface. As a global technology leader, we develop cutting-edge solutions that support sustainable fisheries, underwater robotics, marine research, and ocean exploration. Our innovative subsea technologies help customers operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably in some of the world's most challenging environments.  

We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. Through collaboration, mutual support, and a shared dedication to excellence, we solve complex challenges and develop technologies that protect both people and the planet. 

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Scheduler with deep expertise in Infor VISUAL ERP (or Infor CloudSuite Industrial) to manage work order execution, scheduling, and capacity planning.  In this 3 month contract role, you will bridge the gap between engineering, sales orders, supply chain and manufacturing operations to maximize throughput and maintain high on-time delivery.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Finite Capacity Scheduling: Utilize Infor VISUAL’s Scheduling/Visual Concurrent Planner to build, optimize, and maintain realistic finite capacity schedules across all work centers. 

• Work Order & Routing Management: Generate, release, and track shop floor work orders, ensuring accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and operational routings. 

• Bottleneck Analysis: Identify shop floor constraints, labor shortages, and material delays; adjust schedules dynamically to minimize downtime. 

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Lead daily production huddles with Production staff, periodic meetings with Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering to resolve shortages, delays and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs). 

• Inventory & MRP Control: Monitor material availability against production schedules using Infor MRP to prevent shortages without overstocking work-in-progress. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Direct ERP Experience: Must have 3+ years of hands-on experience using Infor VISUAL for production scheduling and capacity planning. 

• Manufacturing Background: 5+ years in a discrete manufacturing environment, leading process and change 

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding scheduling, workorders, BOM structures, and MRP logic. 

• Communication: Excellent problem-solving skills with the confidence to communicate priority changes directly with shop floor leaders and plant management. 

• Education: Diploma or degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent practical experience. 
  

Pay Range $70,000-$90,000 Annually