Production Logistics Coordinator

Location: 3228 Moodie Drive, Ottawa, ON

What's the opportunity?

Our manufacturing team plays a huge role in delivering on KOTT’s promise to get our customers what they need, when they need it. We are looking for a Production Logistics Coordinator for our Truss team in Ottawa.

As the last stop in the pre-production process, your sense of accomplishment will come from helping to produce very important components of people’s homes and having a positive impact on KOTT’s operational efficiency.

You thrive on the teamwork and work ethic that is required to meet the demands of our fast-paced environment. Your proven organizational skills, your ability to multitask, and your proactive communication style will help keep this important piece of the ‘KOTT machine’ running smoothly.

Your day-to-day

• Update production schedules daily, monitoring multiple sources of data to ensure that any new information, design revisions, or date changes are incorporated, and job statuses are up to date
• Prepare final shop print files for upcoming jobs
• Optimize production-ready designs for cutting – ensuring that we are minimizing waste
• Ensure the flow of incoming materials to the shop by monitoring picking levels, and distributing picking assignments to team members as required
• Liaise with production team members, the design team and the Operations Director as needed to ensure a smooth transition of work from design to production
• Monthly, review job information stored on the saws to ensure that it is current

What you need to succeed:

Experience

• Previous experience in a logistics or coordination position is preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment is an asset
• Experience using MS Office is required
• Experience working in enterprise resource planning systems or customer databases is an asset
• Knowledge of construction or truss building is an asset

Skills & Qualifications

• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Quality and detail oriented
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong administrative and multitasking skills
• Great verbal and written communications skills
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is an asset