Founded in 1988, Parmerit has grown into a leader in precision machining, fabrication, and automation systems, serving industries including automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and defense with fully integrated, end-to-end capabilities.
Parmerit, Adescor, and Wolfe operate together from our Strathroy, Ontario facility, forming a growing group of companies united by expertise in automation, advanced manufacturing, and specialized equipment design. Adescor is expanding globally with intelligent plastic pipe processing systems, helping manufacturers improve efficiency, throughput, and data visibility through advanced automation solutions. Wolfe continues to grow its impact in underground infrastructure, engineering durable, high-performance equipment for applications ranging from agricultural drainage to utilities, renewable energy, and municipal water systems.
Together, our companies are driven by innovation, precision, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges and fueling continued growth across diverse industries.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a dynamic Production Scheduler to play a key role in driving our operations forward. Based on-site in Strathroy, ON and reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take ownership of planning and coordinating fabrication and machining schedules—ensuring projects move efficiently and are delivered on time, every time.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and brings strong technical insight, organization, and a passion for keeping production running at its best.
This role is a backfill for an existing position within the organization.
Why Join Parmerit
- Work on innovative industrial automation and engineered systems
- Be part of a collaborative, technically driven team environment
- Opportunity to influence projects from concept through deployment
- High-impact role with visibility across engineering and leadership teams
- Growing organization focused on innovation, execution, and continuous improvement
- Opportunity for professional growth and meaningful contribution
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and optimize end-to-end production schedules for fabrication, machining, and coating operations
- Prioritize and sequence jobs based on capacity, material availability, and customer requirements to meet delivery commitments
- Monitor production progress daily, adjusting schedules to address delays, risks, and changing priorities
- Ensure on-time delivery, tracking performance against project scope, timelines, and budget
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data within ERP/MRP systems, including job tracking and schedule integrity
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, procurement, quality, sales, and purchasing teams to align on constraints and requirements
- Coordinate material availability with procurement and support effective resource planning across personnel and equipment
- Analyze capacity, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve workflow and efficiency
- Communicate proactively with customers regarding order status, lead times, changes, and any impacts to delivery schedules
- Address customer inquiries related to order specifications, timelines, and production updates in a professional and timely manner
- Interpret technical documentation, specifications, and drawings to define job scope and scheduling requirements
- Manage schedule or scope changes using structured processes and ensure alignment across stakeholders and customers
- Track and report on key performance metrics related to scheduling and production performance
- Identify, escalate, and mitigate risks impacting production timelines
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling processes, workflow efficiency, safety, and cost performance
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in production planning and scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas), ERP/MRP systems, and estimating software
- Strong critical thinking and attention to detail; must be able to problem solve and think independently.
- Working knowledge of CNC machining, manual mills, and boring mills, with the ability to support scheduling decisions
- Proficient in reading and understanding technical documentation, industrial blueprints and plans.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer and team interactions.
- Strong organizational skills, with an ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
AI Disclosure: We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated tools in our recruitment or selection process. All applications are reviewed and assessed directly by our hiring team.
Pay: $33.37-$40.28 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- How many years of Strategy/Planning experience do you currently have?
- Are you comfortable commuting to this job's location?
- Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
- How many years of Manufacturing experience do you currently have?
- Can you read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints?
- Do you have intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas)?
- Do you have experience communicating directly with customers regarding order status or delivery timelines?
Work Location: In person
