Production Planning Support

Leonardo DRS; Bedford (Ville); On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Planning Support professional to enhance their production planning team. This role involves a variety of tactical duties, including tracking materials, managing work orders, and maintaining critical reports. You'll thrive in a motivating, team-based environment, working with cutting-edge technology while enjoying flexible hours and a strong wellness program. If you're self-motivated with excellent organizational and communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values your contributions and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible work hours

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and personal days

Maternity and Parental leave top-up

Professional development reimbursement

Access to free online learning resources

Qualifications

• Completed Business Administration or Supply Chain program at a recognized institution.
• Planning experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Active involvement in APICS CPIM certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Planning team with tactical duties.
• Track material and work orders on the production floor.
• Maintain and prepare WIP status reports for planners.

Skills

Planning experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of MRP

Analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Organization and planning skills

Education

Business Administration

Supply Chain and Operations Management

Tools

MRP Software

Job description

Job description:

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 90 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

The Planning Support role will perform a variety of tactical duties to support the Production Planning team with planning activities.

As Planning Support, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Release, and complete work orders, issue sub-assemblies to next level
• Track material and work orders, non-conformances, rework on the production floor
• Maintain and prepare WIP status reports for Production Planners
• Develop/maintain MRP, and create requisitions for common stock
• Maintain MRP and create requisitions for chemical inventory, track usage and ensure expired chemicals are dispositioned
• Track material from requisition to receipt of goods and prepare material status reports
• Attend material/production review meetings
• Interface with Planning, Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering
• Support the Production Planners with other duties as assigned
  • Raise work orders
  • Reschedule work orders due to schedule/material changes
  • Support implementing Engineering Change Orders in WIP

What you require to be successful in the role:

• Completed Business Administration or Supply Chain and Operations Management program at a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of MRP is essential
• Active involvement in or completion of APICS CPIM certification would be considered an asset
• Understand and apply knowledge of product structures, configuration control, contracts terminology and ISO procedures
• Highly effective organization and planning skills
• Understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Problem solving skills and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written & verbal)
• Self-motivated (works independently)
• Works effectively with teams and facilitates interaction
• Maintains positive working relationships with other team members
• Excellent time management skills and able to prioritize and meet work schedules

Benefits of working with DRS

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal PowerDRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance. Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com careers. #DRSCanada