Jr Production Planner (Accessories) - 3 Year Fixed Term Contract

MTU Maintenance Canada; Delta; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Company pension

Medical & dental

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Vision care

Free on-site parking

Job summary

MTU Maintenance Canada is hiring a Jr Production Planner (Accessories) for a 3-year fixed term contract in Delta. The role focuses on scheduling production activities in the Accessories Shop and coordinating with the production department to meet targets.

The successful candidate will plan, monitor, and report on production tasks, contribute to process improvements, and participate in training to build the Production Planner skillset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or diploma in related field; 1 year of experience acceptable.
• Strong MS Excel skills including Power Query; VBA/Office Scripts knowledge; SharePoint experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production tasks within Accessories Shop, liaise with production dept.
• Sequence, prioritise, and monitor production activities; compile KPI reports.
• Prepare data for status meetings; develop minor process improvements.
• Train and develop as a junior Production Planner.

Skills

MS Excel

Power Query

VB/Office Scripts

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor degree in Operations Management / Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in related field

1 year of prior work experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

MTU Maintenance Canada is the North American member of the MTU Maintenance network of companies, the largest independent provider of commercial engine maintenance services worldwide. Quality, efficiency and innovation are our strengths. You, too, can become part of our dedicated team.

Salary: $65,000 - $90,000

Duration: 3 Year Contract

Position

Jr Production Planner (Accessories) – 3 Year Fixed Term Contract

• Location: Delta
• Starter area: Controlling
• Target group: Graduates
• Contract type: Full-Time
• Job ID: 1346

This position reports to the Manager of Production Planning and Control of MTU Maintenance Canada’s jet engine overhaul and repair facility.

Responsibilities

The main responsibility of this position is the scheduling of the production tasks within MTU’s Accessory Shop division and liaise with the production department on the execution of the production schedule. Typical duties include sequencing, prioritizing, and monitoring production activities, as well as compiling reports and KPI data. Other duties include preparing data for status update meetings and developing minor process improvements.

This is a junior position which includes training and development and is being offered on a fixed‑term contract basis.

Tasks

• Be the point of contact for the Accessories Production Team (Team Leaders and Technicians)
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor accessory production activities and consult with more senior Production Planners on production activities spanning multiple work areas
• Prepare and communicate progress and status reports for multiple stakeholders
• Liaise with stakeholders and support departments such as Supply Chain or Customer Support to contribute to production target achievement
• Identify potential work‑stoppages or overload situations and consult with senior Production Planners to determine recovery plans
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within and across departments and develop digital tools for optimizing production‑related data flow
• Learn and further develop the skillset of a Production Planner

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, or a diploma in a related field of study, or one year of prior work experience in a comparable role
• Work experience with SAP (or experience with comparable ERP software)
• Internship in Aviation Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) industry or Aviation Manufacturing an asset
• Excellent skills with MS Excel (including Power Query), intermediate skills with Visual Basic/ Office Scripts, and working knowledge of SharePoint
• Must be able to pass Export Compliance and Controlled Goods security screenings

We Offer

• We offer great benefits from your first day (no waiting period)
• 100% match company pension
• 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.