Planificateur de production - Production planner

AJW Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace services company in Montreal is seeking a mid-senior level Production Planner to manage planning for maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in production planning, strong scheduling skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers full benefits and a hybrid work model after probation.

Benefits

Full benefits upon hiring

Ongoing training

Employee assistance program

Hybrid work mode after probation

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in production planning, preferably in MRO or aerospace.
• Ability to model workforce requirements and translate forecasts into resource plans.
• Experience managing dynamic or high-mix low-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end production plans based on forecasted pipeline and actual workload.
• Create and maintain daily and weekly production schedules by work cell.
• Continuously improve planning practices to enhance throughput.

Skills

Excellent communication and coordination skills

Strong understanding of scheduling tools

Proficient in Excel

Strong communication skills in both French and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or related field

Tools

ERP / MRP systems

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AJW Group is a world-leading independent specialist in the supply, exchange, repair and lease of aircraft spare parts. With over 90 years of aviation experience, AJW supports over 1000 airlines across 100 countries.

One of the main divisions of the AJW Group is AJW Technique, a state-of-the-art component Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility with over 150 experienced and passionate technicians in Montreal.

The Production Planner is responsible for managing all short- and long-term planning for the MRO shop. This includes converting business development forecasts into technician capacity models, creating weekly and daily schedules, and adjusting plans dynamically based on shop conditions. The role ensures proactive coordination between inputs, resources, and customer commitments.

Main responsibilities :

• Develop end-to-end production plans based on forecasted pipeline and actual workload
• Provide workforce models to determine required technician levels to meet demand
• Create and maintain daily and weekly production schedules by work cell
• Reactively adjust plans in response to input delays, priority changes, or rush orders
• Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and CX to align inputs with capacity
• Support the Director / manager with analysis on load balancing, workforce gaps, and output risks
• Continuously improve planning practices to reduce firefighting and enhance throughput
• Collaborate proactively with Supply Chain to secure critical parts and escalate shortages based on production forecasts and manpower plans, ensuring production continuity and output targets

We offer :

• Full benefits upon hiring (group insurance, pension plan, etc.)
• Personal days
• Sick days
• On-going training
• Employee assistance program
• Hybrid work mode after probation
• And more +++

We pride ourselves in attracting and retaining top talent; come and join our dynamic team.

We adhere to the principles of employment equity and we strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of the Greater Montreal area.

English will follow

Job requirements :

• Bachelor's degree, often in business management, supply chain management, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in production planning, preferably in MRO or aerospace
• Strong understanding of scheduling tools, ERP / MRP systems, and planning principles
• Ability to model workforce requirements and translate forecasts into resource plans
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments
• Experience managing dynamic or high-mix low-volume environments
• Proficient in Excel; Power BI or scheduling automation experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills in both French and English to ensure clear exchanges with clients, internal stakeholders, and suppliers around the world.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

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