Purchasing and Production Control Coordinator

Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Utility Structures manufactures an extensive line of precast items and is part of The Precast Group which is the largest precast concrete products producer in Eastern Ontario. This includes the manufacturing of utility products, manholes, concrete poles, steps, barriers, architectural panel products and distribution of landscape products. The Precast Group has three manufacturing operations: Central Precast, M Con Products and Utility Structures Inc. Our mission is to meet the demands of our customers and employees, under a safe working environment, where service and quality are at the forefront. We have an immediate opening for a: Purchasing and Production Control Coordinator (Utility Structures Inc.) The Purchasing and Production Control Coordinator is responsible for procuring raw materials for the plant and scheduling all manufacturing processes to ensure all products are produced on time, maximizing process efficiencies and meeting customer demand. Responsibilities · Coordination and release of vendor materials to meet daily production schedules · Determining and modify production schedules and priorities to meet customer demand/distribution deadlines · Directly influence weekly and long-term production requirements through the daily analysis of customer releases · Analyze and coordinate standard and customized job orders to ensure all requirements are up to date and scheduled. · Complete production work orders - from material take-off through manufacturing to shipping · Review, coordinate, expedite flow of materials through the manufacturing process in accordance with production and shipping schedules. · Process daily shipment reports, Issue materials to production floor and maintain material traceability · Provide feedback to production personnel regarding quality improvements. · Procurement of all raw materials and supplies in the required quantities and in accordance with the prescribed raw material specifications using existing purchasing procedures · Managing inventory stock levels by introducing and applying required inventory control techniques · Developing and maintaining weekly and daily shipping schedules for all customers and vendors · Accurately completing all shipping documentation to all customers · Respond promptly to all customer inquiries and liaise with contractor, consultants and agencies · Monitor and record incoming and outgoing shipments, inspecting and verifying goods against invoices or other documents · Assist with investigations of inventory shortages and discrepancies. · Interface with all departments to ensure that all inventory/material requests are filled in a timely and accurate manner. · Perform Cycle Counts and physical inventories as required to ensure inventory accuracy · Respond promptly to all customer inquiries and resolve customer issues. · Processing, tracking and coordination of customer orders, forms, transactions and requests · Liaise with contractor, consultant and various agencies as required Qualifications · Post-Secondary education with a focus on Materials Management, Inventory Control or equivalent experience · Minimum of 2 yrs. experience in Materials Management or Inventory Control · Experience in a Manufacturing environment is desired · Bilingual (English & French) is an asset · Proven knowledge of inventory management procedures and general warehousing practices · Excellent communication and presentation skills · Ability to read forms such as invoices, parts order forms, packing slips and bills of lading · Proven customer service orientation demonstrating a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers at all times · Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively · Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlo…

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