Master Scheduler, Junior-Intermediate

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Master Scheduler to join their Manufacturing & Operations team in Ottawa. In this role, you'll act as a vital liaison between various teams, ensuring the production schedule aligns with business needs. You'll analyze customer demand, monitor production schedules, and develop strategies to address potential delays. The position offers a chance to work in a diverse environment that values your unique perspective and contributions. With a focus on career development and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to solving critical challenges.

Benefits

Personalized Career Development

Total Rewards Package

Health and dental benefits

Early access to pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and production scheduling is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing delivery commitments and analyze customer demand.
• Monitor Master Production Schedules for potential issues.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Production scheduling

Bill of materials (BOM)

Component management

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Diploma in Material Management

Supply Chain or Business Administration

CPIM, CIRM certifications

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. Our mission is to establish a workplace that thrives on diversity, where your beliefs, cultural background, experiences, and ideas are valued and contribute to our collective strength. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

Job Description

We currently have a great opportunity within our Manufacturing & Operations team as a Master Scheduler in Ottawa. This opportunity might be right for you if you are looking to work in a team-oriented manufacturing environment where you can act as the main liaison between many different teams including Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, and all functional areas in the Manufacturing Division. You will produce and maintain a Master Production Schedule consistent with the Production Plan, develop and maintain business area forecasts and gain a thorough understanding of the critical manufacturing resources, monitoring capacity throughout the cycle.

In this role you can expect to:

• Assist with responding to Quotation Requests (QR's) by preparing functional CCP's (Company Program Plans) and extracting relevant information from appropriate departments. Apply the relevant "What if scenarios" of simulations to assure that deliveries are attainable (if the bid is successful). Use QR Template to assure all QR's have considered all equations.
• Coordinate Manufacturing delivery commitments to Program Management and Contracts.
• Analyze Customer Demand and assure that all items relevant to the manufacturing deliverables are correct, and that delivery dates are attainable. Input orders into the Order Management System.
• Monitor and control change to Order Policies, and Lead Time Policies.
• Adhere to and develop evolving GD Canada’s Master Productions Scheduling Policies and Divisional Standard Procedure for Master Scheduling.
• Alert Management of potential plan delinquencies. Apply the appropriate capacity planning (rough cut) to assure long-term resource problems are exposed.
• Attend or instruct Production Controller to attend Configuration Control Board to assure ECO's are correctly classified and written. Analyze, with Production Controller, the impact of Class I ECO's on the MPS commitment.
• Working with Manufacturing Ops Management and Planning Staff, prepare and provide schedules for project start-up. Monitor and report progress of all relevant supporting elements such as test equipment programs and hardware, processes, fixtures, etc.
• Monitor Master Production Schedules for potential slippages, problems that are liable to impact final delivery of product through system inquiries and close communication with Material Planner and Production Controller.
• Alert appropriate management of potential delinquencies. Recommend corrective actions when necessary. Assure and recommend that Production Controllers apply appropriate input/output analysis to critical bottlenecks.
• Maintain minutes and monitor resultant action items.
• Prepare and distribute regular Project Status Summaries for relevant projects, if required. Attend Project Review and Production Reviews as required.
• Work directly with FG shipper(s) to assure that goods are shipped and issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain and present relevant performance measures within the Manufacturing Organization.
• Act as backup for other Master Production Schedulers when required.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma in Material Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related discipline
• CPIM, CIRM and materials management courses an asset

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Experience in/with manufacturing, production scheduling, bill of materials (BOM), and component management.
• Familiarity with production and materials processes, including their capabilities, limitations, lead times, and ordering policies.
• Experience in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project and ERP system(s).
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with all levels of management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical and efficient solutions.

Security

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment.
• Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Additional Information

Our success is fueled by individual diversity, encouraging applications from women, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, multi-cultural backgrounds, and persons with disabilities. We will work with you around any workplace accommodation required during our application process. If you require accommodation or have questions, please contact Human Resources via [e-mail].

Our comprehensive benefits package is just another reason our employees stick around, enjoy:

• Personalized Career Development: Your growth within the organization is not just supported; it's valued. Anticipate regular progress reviews, access to an Educational Assistance Program, and a personalized development plan tailored to your aspirations.
• Total Rewards Package: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan, coupled with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.

Apply now to be a part of a workplace defined by who we are, and who we do it for.