production planning coordinator

Purpose of the position : Reporting to the DCM Group Planning Manager, the incumbent plans production and ensures it meets the company?s Just-in-Time standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workload by department;
• Convert suggested jobs into active jobs;
• Monitor shortages of raw materials and hardware required for the manufacture of parts;
• Work closely with the methods and purchasing departments and answer customer service questions;
• Help team leaders identify late parts;
• Identify, plan, and report production stoppages or bottlenecks with a view to resolving them or reducing their impact;
• Collaborate in finding solutions to resolve various production issues;
• Propose delivery date adjustments in the system to the Director of the Center of Excellence;
• Take action related to the causes of delays (e.g., follow-up with methods, purchasing, CSR) on identified issues;
• Ensure the production schedule is consistent with the physical flow. If not, analyze and communicate findings with team leaders;
• Adhere to quality standards.

Job requirements

Required education

• College Diploma (DEC) in logistics, operations management, administration, or any other relevant training.

Technical skills

• 3 to 5 years of experience in planning and/or aerospace (an asset);
• Intermediate proficiency in French and English, spoken and written;
• Knowledge of an ERP system;
• Proficiency with office software: Word, Excel at an intermediate level.

Personal skills

• Team spirit;
• Ability to work under pressure with 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;
• Thorough and conscientious in one?s work;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Problem-solving ability;
• Proactive and oriented toward preventive issue management;
• Interpersonal communication skills;
• Analytical mindset.

Minimum experience:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in planning and/or aerospace (an asset);
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills and competencies:

• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines;
• Ability to deal with uncertainty and ambiguity;
• Strong organizational and planning skills;
• Thorough and detail-oriented;
• Rigor and accuracy;
• Analytical mindset;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Ability to perform follow-ups and controls;
• Interpersonal communication skills;
• Customer- and results-oriented;
• Oral and written communication skills in both English and French;
• Good listening skills;
• Ability to establish and manage performance indicators;
• Good judgment, flexibility, and adaptability;
• Honesty and integrity.