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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 100 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%.

Reporting to the Manager, Operations, the Production Planner is responsible to work closely with internal and external customers, perform advanced MRP activities to meet customer requirements and ensure product delivery.

• Interface “start to completion” in planning the transition from receipt of customer order to production to shipment
• Responsible for developing and implementing MRP to ensure on-time delivery to customers
• Raise, release and maintain work orders based on the Master Production Schedule
• Plan and monitor work orders on the production floor
• Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions
• Create purchase requisitions based on the Master Production Schedule
• Re-plan activities as a result of schedule/material changes
• Maintain the integrity of data in the MRP system
• Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis
• Track material from requisition to receipt of goods, highlight critical parts/issues, prepare material status reports
• Coordinate configuration changes with purchasing and production
• Support turnaround of Non-Compliance Reports in a timely mannerOther duties and projects may be assigned

• Completed Business Administration or Supply Chain and Operations Management program at a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Planning experience of 5+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of MRP is essential
• Active involvement in or completion of APICS 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
• Advanced 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

• 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 Power

DRS 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.