Production Planner

Canadian Federal; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in maritime solutions is seeking a Planner to coordinate production and material management. This role demands keen attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. As a key liaison between project management and manufacturing operations, the Planner will optimize production schedules to ensure timely delivery while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to employee growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP)

Education assistance for new qualifications

Qualifications

• At least 2 years Project and/or Material Management Planning/Scheduling experience required.
• Experience in a high technological manufacturing environment or similar required.
• Fundamental knowledge of supply chain activities including raw materials and complex Bills of Material Structures.

Responsibilities

• Organize weekly planning meetings with project managers to ensure manufacturing schedules are met.
• Monitor and maintain shop orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide weekly KPIs for manufacturing and project teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time Management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence : Safeguarding the Seas for the Worlds Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our five-eyes Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies including state-of-the-art sonar radar expendables signature management and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

The Planner is the liaison between Project Management & Manufacturing through Operations Planning for optimal Production. The Planner is responsible for coordination of manufacturing orders material planning & capacity planning including order supervision for accuracy of timely customer delivery. The role involves critical path analysis monitoring of completion of assigned project tasks regular updates and presentation of KPIs.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Organize weekly Planning meetings with Project Managers in advance of Production to ensure scheduled capacity requirements milestone dates and priorities are all met for upcoming manufacturing.

Weekly presentation of KPIs for Manufacturing & Project Teams including Daily Manufacturing metrics Labour & Machine Load Material Availability as well as any additional reporting needed in the Operations function.

Ensure timely communication of the weekly plan as well as any changes or anomalies with scheduling to key stakeholders such as Procurement Manufacturing and Commercial teams among others.

Ensures Manufacturing Shop Orders are scheduled in advance material is available Plan Of the Week targets met and Project Material Transfers executed.

Shop Order maintenance including monitoring and accuracy of dates quantities shop order material shortfalls and routing changes as updated by Manufacturing Engineering.

Shop Order Cost review and maintenance within expected target.

Production Documentation release for Manufacturing.

Routine auditing of sub-assembly WIP and inventory through Manufacturing addressing discrepancies with owners.

Management of Component Repair Order to meet delivery targets as set-out by Project teams.

Application of design changes or deviations as a result of an approved Engineering Configuration Change to affected firm or firm fixed planned assemblies ensuring MRP connection.

Timely release of Demand driven Purchase Requisitions to Schedule.

Regular maintenance of Project driven demands in alignment with Project Team requirements.

Support Quality Assurance with the accuracy of the As-Built configuration in accordance with Customer expectation.

Participate & provide feedback for Material Review Board actions when required.

High Analytical Organizational & Time Management skills

Possess an aptitude for meticulous attention to detail

Excited about our Products their structures and complexity and have a willingness to continuous learning

Contribute to Continuous Improvement teams and initiatives

Committed to Lean Manufacturing Practices and with an interest in Six Sigma methodology to achieve best practice

Ability to be diplomatically persuasive or assertive where necessary

Practices attentive and active listening & exercises patience

Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully bottom line focused pushing self and others

Make decisions based on analysis measurement knowledge and experience

Qualifications Knowledge Skills & Experience

At least 2 years Project and / or Material Management Planning / Scheduling experience required

Experience in a high technological manufacturing Environment or similar required

Post Secondary Education

Designation in Business Operations any Technical related field SCMP or Materials Management an asset

Proficient in Microsoft Applications

Possess fundamental knowledge of supply chain activities including raw materials manufactured assemblies and complex Bills of Material Structures

Understand intrinsically Material Requirements Planning (MRP) demand & supply material transactions WIP & inventory management

Typically a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent experience) and 2 years of related experience.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity inclusion equity and equality. Underpinned by our values behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Whats in it for you

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental life insurance RRSP deferred profit sharing optional critical illness insurance an EFAP and student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women Aboriginal Persons Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement : If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process please email

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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