Production/Operations Co-op

Mississauga, ON
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

About the RoleWe're looking for a detail-oriented, process-driven co-op student to join our Operations team in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll gain end-to-end exposure across production planning, inventory control, quality compliance, KPI reporting, and continuous improvementThis is an on-site, hands-on placement with real responsibility. You'll work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Finance teams and receive dedicated mentorship throughout your term. This posting is for a 4 month co-op term beginning in May 2026, with the possibility of extending.What You'll DoProduction Planning & Shop-Floor Support

Prepare daily and weekly build plans: pull work orders (WOs) from the ERP system, confirm material availability, and flag shortages or scheduling risks.
Support work order closeout discipline and reconciliations to maintain accurate production records.

Inventory Management & Warehouse

Coordinate cycle counts: prepare count sheets, Do counts reconcile results, and investigate variances.
Assist with the annual full inventory count.

Supplier Management

Maintain and update supplier information to ensure records are current and accurate.

Quality & Compliance

Assist with NCR (Non-Conformance Report), IMP, and ECO disposition processes.

Continuous Improvement (Lean / 5S)

Conduct regular 5S audits, red tag events, and visual management updates on the shop floor.
Perform time studies and basic process mapping to identify bottlenecks and eliminate waste.

Project Management

Assist with ongoing ERP and operational continuous improvement projects.
Take ownership of discrete project workstreams, coordinating tasks and tracking progress to completion.

What You Bring

Currently enrolled in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or a related co-op program.
Proficient in Excel — PivotTables, XLOOKUP, data cleansing, and structured reporting.
Comfortable working in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred) is an asset but not required.

Strong organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail.
Clear written and verbal communication, comfortable drafting emails, meeting minutes, and tracking documents.
Proactive problem solver who can manage competing priorities and follow SOPs in a regulated environment.
Collaborative team-player with a “roll-up your sleeves” approach

Eligibility

Approved for a full-time co-op work term through your academic institution.
Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Available on-site in Mississauga for the full duration of the term.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in an active manufacturing and warehouse environment with regular shop-floor exposure. You will be expected to:

Follow all PPE requirements and safety procedures at all times.
Be on your feet for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

What You'll Gain

End-to-end experience across production planning and inventory control in a regulated industry.
Hands-on exposure to an ISO 13485 / FDA QSR quality management system.
Practical ERP experience in NetSuite and process improvement skills.

Synaptive Medical

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