planner

*Purpose of the position*

Reporting to the Center of Excellence Director, the incumbent is responsible for planning production and ensuring it complies with the company?s just-in-time (JIT) production standards.

*Responsibilities*

• Plan workload by department and maintain a short-, medium-, and long-term planning outlook;
• Update and adjust the master production and manufacturing schedule according to customer requirements, machine breakdowns, inefficiencies, and/or inventory discrepancies;

• Convert newly created job suggestions into active jobs, print job packages, and coordinate their release;
• Identify priority jobs in the system and ensure deadlines are met;

• Allocate materials and components to released jobs;
• Verify raw materials, hardware, and required components for part manufacturing;

• Prepare, plan, and maintain work instructions, including production specifications and assembly manuals required for manufacturing parts and assemblies;
• Conduct daily production follow-ups with team leaders and maintain a smooth workflow between departments;

• Work closely with relevant departments to ensure operational objectives are achieved;
• Identify, plan, and report production stoppages or bottlenecks to ensure resolution or minimize impact;

• Collaborate in identifying solutions to resolve production issues and improve overall operational performance;
• Perform production data and manufacturing capacity analysis to prevent bottlenecks and optimize workflow;

• Analyze production performance, delivery timelines, and operational KPIs such as equipment utilization, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and productivity;
• Prepare required data for weekly production meetings (workload, delays, manufacturing trends, improvement opportunities, etc.) and present findings to management teams;

• Improve manufacturing time standards through time studies and comparative analysis between standard and actual times;
• Support continuous improvement initiatives;

• Implement and maintain quality control measures for products and processes, including scrap reduction initiatives;
• Maintain ERP/MRP system integrity and ensure accurate data entry by production teams;

• Keep customer service informed of delivery timelines and adjust delivery dates in the system according to established procedures;
• Analyze proposals to assess feasibility, operational impact, and return on investment;

• Provide backup support in related roles as needed;
• Adhere to quality standards and occupational health and safety regulations.

*Job Requirements*

*Required Education*

• Bachelor?s degree in industrial engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management.

*Technical Skills*

• 3 to 5 years of experience in planning and/or aerospace (an asset);
• Proficiency with an ERP system;
• Proficiency with office software, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel (intermediate level).

*Personal Skills*

• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to deal with uncertainty and ambiguity
• Ability to work independently and perform follow-ups and controls
• Resourcefulness
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong sense of priorities and urgency
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality work
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Analytical mindset
• Problem-solving skills
• Proactive approach and preventive problem-management orientation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person