Production Planner (Contract)

Job description

Job Description:

WE'RE LOOKING FOR A PRODUCTION PLANNER (1 YEAR CONTRACT)

POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ON

Position Summary

The Production Planner will report to the Supervisor, Production Control and  is responsible for ensuring  that all aspects of production run smoothly, efficiently and on schedule.

The Production Planner is required to support demand planning, management of production orders and all SAP related activities in accordance with AS9100 QMS, TCCA and Airbus requirements.  The Production Planner is responsible for  ensuring compliance of manufacturing routings to latest revision,  monitoring standard operation times,  work center details and monitoring load vs capacity of all assigned work centers.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Production Order Management : 

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Using SAP, generate production orders to fulfil the demands (Forecasted, Customer Orders or Safety Stock) based on MPS and MRP data.

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Perform order maintenance activity such as master data total lead time analysis, routing change amendment, cut-in’s using change management process, scheduling and rescheduling, BOM modification, and addressing  labour booking issues.  

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Monitor MRP data and identify material shortage: shortage and material management with Procurement by providing timely and effective communication to internal stakeholders. 

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Print and distribute work order packages, ensuring quality requirements are adhered to. 

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Maintain routings and BOM’s to ensure latest revisions are included and accurately structured to meet Production and Quality requirements.

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Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to address MID, MCR, NCM etc. .  

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Analyze material and labour costs as well as lead-times associated with manufacturing parts, assemblies, kits and installations and make recommended adjustments and change where required.

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Monitor production shortfalls and support the implementation of corrective actions (both internal and external), to support OTD established targets.

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Contribution and participation in departmental meetings (SQCDP) to promote a high level of daily interaction and support of all internal customers.

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Coordinate product rework tasks (as required) via non-conformance process.  

Scheduling:

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Develop Production schedule in SAP ensuring dependent and independent demands are planned to available capacity.  Identify bottleneck work centers and level load the shop.  

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Distribute daily, weekly and monthly production schedule to Production teams.  Perform re-iterative activity on the schedule based on actual work completed.  

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Review Sales Order Demands, including Forecast, and Master Production Schedule to develop level loaded production schedules in collaboration with the Master Production scheduler and related departments such as Production, Quality and Supply Chain.

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Monitor Capacity vs. Load data, track and keep record of schedule vs actual data.  Escalate schedule deviations to Production and Customer Service Representatives.

Position Responsibilities

Education:

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College Diploma in Business/Operations Management Program, Manufacturing/Mechanical Technician, or Technologists Program.

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MRP/ERP training/experience.

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APICS/CAPICS and/or CPIM Certification would be an asset.

Experience:

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3-5 year experience working in an AS9100, ISO 9001 or TCCA manufacturing environment.

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Aerospace industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

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Ability to set priorities and undertake initiative to time sensitive demands/deadlines. 

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Able to work independently under minimal supervision. 

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Demonstrate professional, ethical behavior with strong communication skills (both written and verbal).

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Able to use independent action and judgment in order to solve common problems. 

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Strong attention to detail to ensure conformity is met in all aspects. 

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Knowledge of Aerospace Industry and Standards is an asset (AS9100, ISO 14001). 

Technical Systems Proficiency:

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Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications.

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Proficient in Production Planning module of ERP, SAP preferred. 

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:
Fixed term

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Experience Level:
Entry Level

Job Family:
Production Planning & Scheduling

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