Production Planner

 

Role:

Production Planner

Location:

Etobicoke, Ontario

Company:

Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc.

Department:

Operations

Employment Type:

Full-Time/Part-Time, Permanent/Contract

Reports to:

Vice President, Cabinetry & Millwork

Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI or Stelumar) is a technology-driven company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular building solutions. Founded by Canadian entrepreneur Peter Gilgan, founder of Mattamy Homes, Stelumar combines automation, robotics, and AI to modernize construction and help address the housing shortage. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the Greater Toronto Area, Stelumar is focused on accelerating construction timelines, improving consistency and making housing more attainable. Stelumar produces precision-built walls, floors, and roofing systems, factory-built modular units, and interior cabinetry and millwork at industrial scale. Its development and construction arm, Stelumar Communities, delivers scalable modular housing from planning and design to construction and handover. The team supports low- and mid-rise residential, purpose-built rental, affordable and workforce housing, student housing, hospitality, healthcare-related housing, and institutional developments. Together, Stelumar is delivering housing people are proud of.

For more information, visit Stelumar.com.

What we offer

As a Production Planner at our dynamic manufacturing start-up, you will play a key role in supporting production planning and the implementation of an MES system in a highly automated and roboticized environment to drive operational excellence. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate technologies and workflows, and to ensure real-time data visibility across the enterprise. This is an opportunity to support the scale-up of an exciting manufacturing business leveraging cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate brings robust technical expertise, experience in the automated woodworking industry, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, and a passion for world-class manufacturing.

What you’ll do

• Support implementation of MES software in a highly automated production environment.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for the required end users.
• Maintain Machine Monitoring and Reporting (MMR) data integration.
• Collect and analyze production data to improve efficiency and scheduling accuracy.
• Act as the primary point of contact for MES-related issues and enhancements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to analyze and improve manufacturing workflows using MES.
• Schedule plant production based on product mix and routing
• Report on Production Efficiencies and create/maintain visual dashboards for equipment performance tracking.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Operations and Design teams to ensure optimized execution of production plan.
• Support Integration of MES with ERP, CAD, and other factory information systems.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and real-time availability for production decision-making.
• Provide end-user training, support, and documentation for MES applications.
• Participate in system validation, testing, and change management processes.
• Monitor MES performance, troubleshoot problems, and propose solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Woodworking or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a MES Specialist, Maintenance Engineer or similar role.
• Solid understanding of Homag equipment and cMES.
• Solid understanding of Woodworking machining processes and automation.
• Experience in Cabinetry OR Woodworking Industry is a must.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $57,500 - $87,500. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

You are also eligible to participate in Stelumar’s annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.

We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.

Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Stelumar may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including to help screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Qualified applicants for this existing vacancy will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.