Production Planning Coordinator - HC

Job Description

Job Description

SAVARIA PATIENT CARE

Built from a heritage of brands including Span, Handicare and Silvalea, Savaria Patient Care provides products designed for safe patient handling and positive outcomes. Our research and clinically based product portfolio include therapeutic surfaces for pressure management and positioning, a complete range of innovative ceiling and floor lifts and slings. Savaria Patient Care is a division of Savaria Corporation, a global leader in accessibility.

OVERVIEW: The Production Planning Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing production schedules to support efficient manufacturing operations. This role operates under the direction of the Production Manager to maintain schedule accuracy, ensure material availability, and facilitate effective cross-functional communication. Additionally, the Production Planning Coordinator provides floor-level leadership as needed to support daily operations, including during periods when the Production Manager is unavailable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules within AX12
• Sequence work orders in alignment with established priorities and operational guidelines
• Update production schedules to reflect real-time status changes and operational needs
• Monitor production progress against established schedules and targets
• Identify potential risks to schedule adherence and communicate issues proactively
• Escalate delays, constraints, and scheduling conflicts to the Production Manager
• Monitor material availability and proactively communicate any shortages or gaps
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure production readiness
• Support material staging to align with production schedules and requirements
• Communicate schedule updates and production status to cross-functional teams
• Facilitate coordination between production, customer experience, and warehouse teams
• Escalate priority conflicts or operational constraints as necessary
• Maintain accurate production and order data within AX12
• Assist in tracking and reporting key performance metrics, including schedule adherence and production output
• Support preparation and participation in weekly operations reviews

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility; however, it provides functional direction and guidance to production personnel to support effective schedule execution
• Assist in coordinating daily production floor activities in the absence of the Production Manager
• Promote and support adherence to established safety, quality, and production standards

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and interpret written information accurately
• Adaptability to changing priorities, delays, and unexpected events
• Demonstrates reliability through consistent attendance and punctuality
• Follows instructions and responds appropriately to management direction
• Maintains a sense of urgency and works efficiently to meet deadlines
• Adheres to established safety and security procedures
• Exercises sound judgment in determining appropriate actions beyond established guidelines
• Proactively identifies and reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Effective communication and teamwork skills across all levels of the organization

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and internal communications
• Ability to compose clear and concise written correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings with customers, clients, and employees across the organization

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or supply chain environments preferred
• Experience in production scheduling, planning, or coordination
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, material flow, and production operations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS:

n/a

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, along with experience using production tracking and reporting tools
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, with AX12 preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee may frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch during shift. Employee will be required to regularly sit, use hand to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee must be able to regularly lift and or move up to 50 lbs., occasionally lift or move 75 pounds.

TRAVEL:

• No travel is required with this role

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position works in an environment with moderate noise levels.

Note : Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills requires of employees in this position. The physical demands described her are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Savaria provides equal employment opportunities and consideration to all qualified employees and applicants, including disabled individuals and veterans.

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