Production Assistant (Administrative – Production Planning)

Scarborough, ON | Full-Time, Permanent | 1-3 years of experience About Us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance.

We are driven by a commitment to advancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainable practices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail, and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

- Trust

- Responsibility

- Excellence

- Navigating Change

- Candor

- Humility

Overview:

The Production Assistant (Administrative – Production Planning) supports the Production Manager by handling the administrative, scheduling, and coordination tasks required to keep production activities running smoothly. This role focuses on documentation, workflow support, communication, and the administrative aspects of production planning rather than hands‑on shop-floor duties.

- Prepare daily/weekly production reports and track key production metrics.

- Communicate schedule changes to relevant departments (maintenance, warehouse, procurement, operations).

- Assist with capacity planning by gathering data and updating planning templates.

- Organize production meetings, record minutes, and follow up on assigned action items.

- Maintain digital and physical production files, ensuring documents are current and accurate.

- Liaise with vendors or internal teams to support production readiness and timely material availability.

- Conduct all non shop order material and supply ordering such as tools, consumables, PPE, etc.

- Provide general administrative support to the Production Manager and team

Requirements:

- 1–3 years of experience in an administrative or production-support role (manufacturing environment preferred).

- Strong organizational and time-management skills.

- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with ERP/MRP systems is an asset

- Experience using SAP for purchasing, order tracking and inventory management is an asset

- Work with multiple departments to obtain updates pertaining to production availability, ie Maintenance for OEE, Procurement for material availability, etc.

- Liese with third party suppliers & contractors from time to time

- Hand-on approach to tasks including presence on the shop floor gathering production updates from stakeholders

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced production environment.

- Analytical mindset and comfort with working on spreadsheets, schedules, and data.

- Demonstrated knowledge of using AI tools (such as CoPilot, Cloud)

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 CAD Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

- The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.

- You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.

- Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility

Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation.

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, we encourage you to apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button and submitting your application.