Production Planner

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to coordinate production activities in Calgary. The role involves managing schedules and work orders, ensuring materials availability, and participating in strategic planning to improve performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing planning and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings preferred.
• Sufficient communication skills to convey detailed information.

Responsibilities

• Plans and maintains production schedules within the cell.
• Generates work orders and manages status updates on orders.
• Liaisons with Procurement and Supply Chain for materials.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

2+ years planning or scheduling in manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

Job Summary:

Plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities throughout the manufacturing process within the manufacturing cell. Planning includes creating and managing work orders, managing queues and scheduling work, tactical expediting, ensuring materials are available when required, and determining that all production activities are in place to meet the expected completion and shipping dates.

Direct Accountabilities:

• plans and maintains production schedules within the cell to meet daily and future production and service requirements.
• generates work orders and creates traveler packages including all necessary documents required to support manufacturing operations.
• manages and provides status updates on cell orders, including expected completion dates.
• problem solves, provides guidance, and handles exceptions.
• inform the Production Controllers of exceptions as necessary.
• liaisons with Procurement, Supply Chain, and other manufacturing cells to ensure materials, components and supplies are available to meet scheduled production.
• expedites rush orders, revising schedules to offset delays caused by manufacturing problems.
• identifies, evaluates, and presents to management the issues related to expediting orders and/or recovering schedule i.e., overtime and other related costs.
• coordinating with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure proper management of sub-contracted services as required.
  
  
  

Indirect Accountabilities:

• participates in Cell meetings, discussing new projects, shop floor scheduling, and current issues regarding all aspects of the manufacturing cell performance.
• participates with the Management Team to plan and establish overall production objectives, considering existing workload, orders, stock, parts requirements, shipping dates, and sales forecasts.
• introduces new ideas for improved performance in all areas of production.
• works with other employees at all levels and within all departments to resolve daily problems.
  
  
  

Education required:

• 2+ years planning, scheduling, or otherwise administrating in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• communication skills must be sufficient to adequately convey detailed technical information in an English-speaking work environment.
• computer skills to competently interact with an ERP system, manage Microsoft Excel worksheets, draft formal emails, digitally sign-off documents, and prepare Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• ability to read and understand technical drawings is preferred.
  
  
  

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.