Junior Production Controller (evening shift)

MDA Space; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare benefits

Disability income protection

Group retirement savings plans

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Junior Production Controller for its Satellite systems team in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec. This role involves coordinating production workflow and material management, ensuring production orders are released on schedule, and effectively managing communication with program teams. Candidates must have a DEC in a related field, 0-2 years of experience, and knowledge of French and English. MDA offers competitive compensation, benefits, and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience required.
• Essential knowledge of French and English, oral and written.
• Sense of urgency and ability to adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite workflow and materials to production.
• Release production orders as per schedule.
• Follow-up on NCR, MRB on material and assemblies.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the Office suite

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Good analysis and communication techniques

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to interact effectively

Education

DEC in a related field of study

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

We’re on the hunt for a Junior Production Controller on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

Role

Coordinate and expedite the workflow and material to production, for work centers of low criticality level. Receives specific assignments with periodic supervision.

Tasks

• Release production orders as per schedule.
• Prioritize kits and update the status for production meetings.
• Track & Expedite Readiness and shortages with program and operation teams (material, equipment and documentation) and rationalize timing of launch to production.
• Internally expedite shortages to ensure the AI&T plan is respected.
• Follow-up on activities in different work centers of a lower criticality and provide priorities.
• Ensure transactions are organized and reflect activities.
• Follow-up of NCR, MRB on material and assemblies
• Ensure completion of production order in ERP.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• In-depth knowledge of the Office suite
• Good understanding of product nomenclature, planning concepts and an ERP system
• Sense of urgency
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Commitment and responsibility
• Good analysis and communication techniques
• Must be able to interact effectively. Customer orientation (internal and external)
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to adapt to changes.
• Ability to process detailed documentation and data accurately
• May be called upon to support different shifts
• Education: DEC in a related field of study. A combination of other relevant experiences/education could be considered
• Experience: 0‑2 years of experience
• Level of language knowledge: Essential knowledge of French and English, oral and written (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office staff in Ontario).

We’re a dream team of purpose‑driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem‑solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer pricing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including: extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.