Production Scheduler

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier, engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

We make people's lives better by:

Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;

Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;

Being positive contributors to our communities; and,

Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders

Our strength is our people

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary: This role reviews customers requirements and prepares/updates production schedule.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and minimum five years of experience/training in manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience


Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and inventory management system (CMS)

Excellent time management, decision making, and problem solving skills


Must be able to prioritize and work with minimum supervision


Must have a good knowledge of the English language


Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements

Just in time customer demand

Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949

Essential Functions:

Maintain and update the production schedule

Communicate schedule to off-shift supervisors, including any additional information they need to be made aware of


Work with improvement team and tool room to coordinate die trials

Maintain minimum run standards to ensure productivity.

Monitor Supplier on-time delivery performance with shipping department.

Liaise between production and shipping ensure on time delivery

Input data into Press Hits chart, Pressroom OEE chart, and Pressroom Attainment chart


Schedule bank builds for die or press maintenance needs


Review hot-sheet and update schedule, add jobs, or change counts according to production requirements; set priorities for the off-shift according to requirements from hot-sheet


Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Materials Manager


Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.


Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.


Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


Work Environment:

80% Office Environment, 20% Plant Floor (PPE Required)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and sit. The employee is frequently required to talk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and lift/move up to 10 pounds.

Health and Safety:

Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures

Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match

Short-term disability coverage

Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Training Opportunities