Production Planning Administrator

Join AdvanTec Marine – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

At AdvanTec Marine, we're not just building marine closures—we're shaping the future of marine innovation. As one of the largest marine manufacturers in the world, our passion drives everything we do. We're proud to be the parent brand of Diamond Sea Glaze, Freeman Marine, Pacific Coast Marine, Steelhead Marine, Manly Marine, and USA Sliding Doors—each specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of specialty marine closures.

With locations across Canada and the US, and customers in over 50 countries, our work supports Navies, Governments, Militaries, Commercial Vessel Operators, and Super Yacht Builders worldwide.

We're currently looking for Production Planning Administrator to join our dynamic Planning & Purchasing team in Chilliwack, BC.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Growth Opportunities: We're expanding—and you can grow with us.
• Competitive Compensation: Starting salary range of $48,000–$56,000 CAD per annum, based on experience and Skillset. Regular reviews thereafter ensure your growth is recognized.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Care
  • Life Insurance, Critical Illness, EAP, and Long-Term Disability
  • RRSP Matching Program
• Inclusive Culture: Your voice matters here. We value collaboration, innovation, and respect.
• Global Impact: Be part of a team whose work reaches across oceans and borders.
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The Role: Production Planning Administrator

The Production Planning Administrator is an integral component of the transfer of orders from engineering to production through the review, development, and implementation of detailed bills of manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the master production schedule and all supporting schedules
• Support the Team Lead and Manufacturing Parts Planner as needed
• Work with Team Lead to develop plans for the efficient manufacturing of products
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain departments to ensure schedule alignment
• Generate work orders, print travellers, and prepare production packages in a timely manner 
• Maintain required spreadsheets for safety and training matrices
• Collect, scan and file daily crew talks from production
• Liaison between production and engineering departments for required ECN updates
• Keep production queues up to date using software such as SmartViews, Visual ERP and internal platforms 
• Update KPI and on-time delivery reports
• Monitor workflow and communicate order delays through Salesforce
• Respond to sales team requests in Salesforce and through email
• Update work order "want dates" as required

What You Bring

• High school education or GED equivalent
• Experience in Manufacturing considered an asset
• Previous experience using ERP systems considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills such as verbal and written communication and listening with a proven ability to communicate technical information effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Solid computer skills and the ability to pick up new software quickly
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Capability to develop a high level of product knowledge and understanding inventory and shop practices 
• A strong sense of urgency with proven dependability and initiative

Thank you for considering a career with AdvanTec Marine. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.