Scheduler

by Motif Labs

Position Type: Regular, Full-time
Remote work options: No
Location: Aylmer, Ontario
Date Posted: Oct 03, 2024
Motif Labs

Job Description

As a Material Scheduler at Motif Labs, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless coordination of production activities to meet the demands of our brand, tolling, and wholesale clients. Your responsibilities will include interpreting production demands, developing optimized schedules, implementing dynamic scheduling tools, and coordinating production across departments. Additionally, you will assist in inventory reconciliations, prompt procurement and shipments, provide production reports, and actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

Company
Motif Labs is a leading cannabis brand house in Canada, proudly holding top market share positions in vapes and infused pre-rolls. As the largest private cannabis business in Canada, our diverse portfolio of winning brands (BOXHOT, DEBUNK, Boondocks, Floe State and Rizzlers) are each thoughtfully curated to meet the dynamic and evolving needs of today's consumer market. Motif Labs is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality, ensuring that our products not only meet but exceed the expectations of our clients and consumers alike.
 As Motif continues to grow, we are seeking talented and driven individuals to join our team. Our company culture is centered around integrity, collaboration, and quality and these core values are at the heart of everything we do.

Position Overview:

  • Review and interpret production demands for brand, tolling and wholesale clients
  • Develop and optimize production schedules to meet client demands
  • Develop and implement dynamic scheduling tools that support accurate and efficient scheduling as Motif grows and increases in complexity
  • Reconcile production against the schedule daily
  • Interface with the operations management team to confirm scheduling inputs incl; constraints, production rates and optimization opportunities
  • Coordinate production across departments for maximum efficiency and throughput
  • Assist in month end inventory reconciliations for Health Canada and CRA reporting
  • Prompt cannabis procurement and product shipments as required to meet demands 
  • Provide production reports and document downtime / schedule non-conformance for review with the management team
  • Evaluate inventory levels across all phases of production, ensuring adherence to inventory safety stock targets
  • Review aged/obsolete inventory and provide recommendations on how to repurpose or otherwise deplete
  • Actively participate and engage in continuous improvement strategies and cost reduction initiatives, including the building, implementation, and use of master production scheduling and material resource planning in ERP system; and
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Post secondary education in a related discipline
  • 2+ years experience in scheduling and production planning in a manufacturing/production environment
  • Experience using ERP systems is preferred
  • Experience within Cannabis industry is considered an asset
  • Strong time management skills including ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure to meet strict deadlines
  • Self-motivated and high ownership of work
  • Strong computer and math skills
  • Strong communication skills; able to discuss operational requirements with all levels of personnel
  • Strategic mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Required to pass a criminal background check

The selected candidate for this role will be required to work onsite in Aylmer. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and currently reside in the country, as we do not offer sponsorship.

Motif Labs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process