Senior Aerospace Planning & Logistics Manager

Socket.dev; Victoria; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

De Havilland Canada is seeking a Line Logistics / Planning Manager to oversee production planning, asset readiness and ERP work orders across manufacturing. You will lead a cross-functional team, develop master schedules, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes to meet production targets.

The role requires a decade in line logistics, strong leadership, and extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems, with an emphasis on proactive problem solving and clear communication across

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in manufacturing line logistics/planning.
• Five years of management or leadership in the Manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project in Windows.
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to foster a sense of teamwork and excellence in the workplace.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work with multiple departments.
• Ethical behavior, accountability & teamwork.
• Proactive, results-oriented with continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to align production and planning goals with company objectives.
• Create and maintain a master schedule for all manufacturing and production activities.
• Coordinate and oversee planning of company-owned assets for production readiness.
• Manage the planning function to create detailed work packages for production teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks in production planning.
• Support engineering during development of new modifications and planning.
• Maintain ERP work orders architecture supporting stakeholders.
• Collaborate with supply chain to ensure materials availability.
• Lead and mentor the planning team, including performance reviews.
• Monitor planning operations with metrics for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with policies and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain an efficient planning framework.
• Identify performance issues and implement improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

AME Transport Canada License

Aviation-related Degree

Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

De Havilland Canada is seeking a Line Logistics / Planning Manager to oversee production planning, asset readiness and ERP work orders across manufacturing. You will lead a cross-functional team, develop master schedules, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes to meet production targets.

The role requires a decade in line logistics, strong leadership, and extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems, with an emphasis on proactive problem solving and clear communication across