Junior Production Controller (evening shift)

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in space technology is seeking a Production Coordinator to manage workflow and production orders. The candidate should have a DEC in a related field and 0-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include tracking materials and ensuring production efficiency. Bilingualism in French and English is essential. MDA offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Extended healthcare and flexible drug plans

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience required.
• Essential knowledge of French and English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Release production orders as per schedule.
• Track & expedite readiness and shortages with program teams.
• Ensure transactions in ERP reflect activities.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the Office suite

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Good analysis techniques

Customer orientation

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

DEC in a related field

Job description

Overview

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 60-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 MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK 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.

Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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).

Statement

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 prizing 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.