Answer Precision Technologies (APT) is a world-class Manufacturing Technology Centre headquartered in Kitchener. We work with our customers every step of the way from design and development through to build and production, offering constant support and expertise to deliver precision gauges and fixtures, custom molds and tooling, and advanced automation systems. Guided by integrity, innovation, and collaboration, we turn complex manufacturing challenges into practical, reliable solutions that perform on the production floor.
Our Team is growing! We are looking for a Scheduler!
The Scheduler is primarily responsible for creating and maintaining project schedules. They will coordinate with various teams, review schedules, understand machine run-times, communicate schedule changes and provide support for schedule resolutions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed projects schedules based on customer requirements, project timelines, labour availability, and manufacturing capacity
- Coordinate the schedules across Design, Purchasing, CNC, Fabrication, Toolroom, Assembly, Quality, and Shipping to ensure work progresses efficiently
- Monitor project progress daily and adjust schedules as required to address delays, engineering changes, material shortages, equipment downtime, and other procurement issues
- Communicate schedule changes, and potential delays to the appropriate departments and stakeholders
- Participate in daily production meetings to review progress, identify priorities, and address scheduling concerns
- Ensure forecasted schedules are accurate to support scheduling and customer commitments,
- Collect and analyse production information, including progress, production rates, and customer timelines, to ensure all schedules are accurate
- Assist in developing and implementing standardized scheduling procedures, processes, and best practices to improve efficiency and scheduling accuracy
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Prior experience as Production Scheduler, Planner or similar role in a manufacturing environment
- Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or related field is preferred
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, automation, tooling, machining and labour utilization capabilities
- Effective organizational and communication skills, especially in a team environment, to convey information in a concise manner and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills
- Able to proactively identify issues, analyse data and implement effective solutions
Why work at APT
- Work that directly impacts product quality and manufacturing success
- A collaborative team environment with high standards
- Opportunities to grow professionally
- A modern, well-equipped facility
- Challenging, non-repetitive projects
- Competitive pay
- Weekly summertime BBQ’s
- APT provided apparel
- Company benefits
- Matching RRSP’s
- Boot allowance
- Hosted company events
Requirements
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Able to commute to the Kitchener location
- Primarily onsite role: Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week
This is a new position that we are looking to fill, there is one vacancy.
APT does not use AI in their recruitment process.
In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) Answer Precision encourages applications from people with disabilities to apply. When possible, we will make the necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support all aspects of the recruitment process.
Answer Precision Technologies is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of - age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, skin colour, relationship status or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Answer Precision Technologies wishes to thank all applicants but only those individuals chosen for an interview will be directly contacted.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Project scheduling: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
