Production Scheduler

Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems Inc; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Life insurance

RRSP

Profit sharing

Critical illness insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Ultra Maritime in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Production Scheduler to own the master production schedule, coordinating capacity, labour and materials to meet customer commitments. You will work cross-functionally with Project Management and Manufacturing to input realistic schedules and track progress.

In a defence-focused environment, you will analyze bottlenecks, forecast resources, maintain ERP data, and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in production scheduling in manufacturing, Defence or Aerospace.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong time management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented with a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Create master production schedule from daily/weekly plans for shop floor.
• Identify critical paths and constraints; recommend changes.
• Collaborate with Project Management to input schedule inputs.
• Communicate production status, recovery plans and delivery impacts.
• Monitor progress; coordinate corrective actions with multiple teams.
• Measure dependencies and milestones; drive efficiency improvements.
• Forecast resource capacity and plan materials/tools.
• Ensure materials, tools and instructions are available for scheduling.
• Incorporate daily feedback to keep schedule up to date.
• Create repair/overhaul schedules and update ERP data.
• Develop time studies with Manufacturing to improve efficiency.
• Implement process improvements for scheduling efficiency.

Skills

Production scheduling

Industrial Engineering

Microsoft Project

ERP/MRP knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor Degree

Industrial Engineering diploma asset

Tools

IFS

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's 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 Operations team at Ultra is responsible for the manufacture, integration and testing of a wide range of products and systems providing innovative capabilities for our customers.

The Planning & Scheduling function within Operations at Ultra, is responsible for reviewing incoming order requirements, material availability, capacity planning and resource forecasting to ensure customer orders are delivered in line with customer requirements. The role interfaces between various departments enabling the development of realistic plans and schedules to ensure achievable targets are set.

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

This position has the overall responsibility for the production schedule, including capacity and resource forecasting, escalating of issues/threats to delivery through Programs scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce the Master Production schedule into practical daily and weekly production plans for the shop floor, ensuring priorities, labour, materials and equipment availability are aligned.
• Highlight and identify critical paths and constraints to the schedule and pro-actively recommend change
• Work cross functionally with the Project Management team to ensure proper inputs to the schedule and provide updates to their specific programs
• Prepare and communicate production status updates, recovery plans, capacity concerns and delivery impacts to stakeholders.
• Monitor production progress against plan, identify variances, delays or constraints, and coordinate corrective actions with Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality and Program teams.
• Proactively measure dependencies, durations, and milestones and implement and update found efficiencies
• Analyze current processes and usage of resources and create forecasting tools for resource capacity
• Work with the planning team to ensure all material, tools and instructions are readily available, adjust the schedule accordingly
• Work with production and use daily feedback to ensure that schedule is up to date
• Utilize documentation and estimates to add to master schedule and create repair and overhaul schedules
• Work with the Manufacturing team to develop time studies to better create efficiencies within the schedule
• Implement process improvements to enhance scheduling efficiency
• Maintain accurate production control data in the ERP system, schedule changes and completion dates.
• Support continuous improvement activities by analyzing production data, identifying recurring issues and recommending changes to improve schedule reliability, resource utilization and operational efficiency.

Qualifications / skills required support

• Experience working in a production scheduling role in a manufacturing environment (Nuclear, Defence or Aerospace)
• Degree/Diploma in Industrial Engineering or equivalent diploma considered an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Knowledge of IFS is considered an asset
• Experience working with BoMs and manufacturing routings within an ERP/MRP system.
• Highly motivated to succeed, with the ability to manage / influence others, as required, to positively influence their performance and achieve targets.
• Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills are essential with the ability to juggle tasks.
• Good general standard of education is required including GCSE or equivalent in Science, Maths and English.
• Previous experience in production scheduling is essential, experience with manual scheduling advantageous.
• Must be methodical and organised and approach all tasks in a systematic, process-orientated manner at a high level of detail.
• Strong computer user, proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Project, Excel, and Outlook are necessary).

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of related experience

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivilant) in a related field and 7+ years of related Agile/Scrum 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.

What’s 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 [e-mail]

Company: Ultra Maritime