Jr Production Planner (12 month contract)

MTU Maintenance Canada; Delta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Delta, BC, seeks a Junior Production Planner on a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include supporting production coordination, monitoring maintenance progress, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience with SAP. Excellent benefits start from day one, including medical and dental programs.

Benefits

Extended Medical Programs

Dental Programs

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Operations Management or Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• Internship in Aviation Maintenance or Aviation Manufacturing is an asset.
• Education in Project Management or LEAN Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of production activities.
• Monitor maintenance progress and initiate recovery plans.
• Prepare and communicate progress and status reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders to achieve production targets.

Skills

Work experience with SAP

Intermediate skills with MS Excel

Knowledge of Visual Basic

Education

Bachelor degree in Operations Management

Job description

Overview

Jr Production Planner (12 month contract) – MTU Maintenance Canada in Delta, BC. This is a junior position with a component of further training and development. Reports to the Manager of Production Planning and Control (PPC). The main task is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work, information, and materials within the shop environment for jet engine overhaul and repair. Typical duties include sequencing, prioritizing, and monitoring production activities, as well as the creation of reports and KPI data. Other duties include data input to and output from Production ERP systems, organizing and chairing production meetings, and other improvement initiatives. Duration : 12 month contract.

Your Tasks

• Support the planning and coordination of production activities spanning multiple work areas in consultation with senior PPC Coordinators
• Monitor maintenance progress and initiate recovery plans when required
• Prepare and communicate progress and status reports
• Liaise with stakeholders and support departments such as Supply Chain or Engineering to contribute to production target achievement
• Identify work-stop or on-hold situations and consult with senior PPC Coordinators to determine recovery plans and / or revised completion dates
• Escalate process concerns to Management and provide options for rectification
• Participate in process improvement projects across departments (Lean Management / CIP)
• Learn and further develop the skillset of a Production Control Coordinator

Our Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Operations Management or in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, or a diploma in a related field of study
• Work experience with SAP (or experience with comparable ERP software)
• Internship in Aviation Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) industry or Aviation Manufacturing an asset
• Education in Project Management, LEAN Management, or CIP an asset
• Intermediate skills with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of Visual Basic and SharePoint

We Offer

• We offer great benefits from your first day (no waiting period)
• Extended Medical and Dental Programs
• Disability Insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Vision Care and Rx Safety Vision Program
• Free On-site Parking

MTU supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.

This position may require access to export-controlled goods and technology. As a condition of employment, candidates must be able to comply with all applicable export control laws, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program. Candidates may be required to provide relevant information and documentation for the purpose of confirming their ability to access and handle export-controlled goods and technology.

MTU Maintenance Canada does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to review and / or screen candidates.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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