Production Planner

Building the space between proven and possible MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year story of world firsts and more than 450 missions MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites Earth and space observation and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3800 space experts in Canada the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder thats been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better well take you there.

The Role:

The Production Planner is responsible for ensuring best practice(s) in demand planning inventory planning production planning and supply planning for complex programs/products. This position will work closely with the Master Scheduler Purchasing and Logistics. The Production planner shall ensure that production schedules are created completed on time and within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Contributes to continuous improvement by suggesting and/or implementing improvements to safety costs reduction in frustrations etc.
Prepare daily & weekly production schedules
Determines production resource needs
Issue all production orders per planned orders and production schedule
Close and reconcile production/work orders
Report and drive solutions on material availability issues
Work with the Procurement specialist to solve any material shortages
Participate with material requirement planning improvements/implementation team
Drive monitor & status production progress (Work In Progress) filling in any shortages
Ensure that any unused material is returned to stock
Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
Create maintain and ensure execution of the Production Schedule
Review long-term forecasts to identify and mitigate possible capacity/material issues and recommend appropriate action
Work with cross functional team to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments
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Review demand and supply to understand constraints/bottlenecks and propose alternative capacity or areas needing capacity improvement to meet demand
Participate in business planning meetings to plan activities in future time periods
Recommend stock to support a pull system for products and to reduce lead-times
Perform ongoing analysis of weekly monthly and future capacity to optimize product level loading and achieve manufacturing continuity during low and medium-volume months
Read and analyze charts production orders production schedules and other records/reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
Administer physical count activities with Material Stores Operators and reconcile inventory discrepancy
Perform and justify Inventory Adjustments
Perform other duties as required Required Skills/ Abilities:
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing lead business discussions and train others
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments
Ability to effectively facilitate cross functional team meetings in problem solving activities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills utilizing data and reports
Well-developed problem-solving skills
Able to find new methods and principles and ability to incorporate them into existing practices as needed
High degree of resourcefulness flexibility and adaptability
Meticulous records maintenance skills

Education and Experience:
5-10 years of experience in manufacturing is an asset
Bachelors degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is an asset
5-10years experience as a Production Planner is an asset
Advanced knowledge of ERP systems related to materials scheduling MRP MPS BOM operations/processes
Thorough knowledge of MPS/MRP Demand Flow JIT Forecasting Inventory Planning and Kanban would be preferred

Comments/Special Considerations:

• Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

Were a dream team of purpose-driven collaborative and passionate people and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If youre excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation well take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity integrity and collaboration we are committed to growing MDAs and Canadas leadership in this next golden age.

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

The compensation for this role is$98816.64/year.