Production Planner - Halifax, Canada - Irving Shipbuilding

Irving Shipbuilding

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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PRODUCTION PLANNER

Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our shipbuilders will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

We have built more than 80% of Canada's current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. We are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining our team of more than 2,300 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly career with a company dedicated to your success, learning, health, wellness, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding*.**Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking a
Production Planner, responsible for ensuring the detailed plan is complete in accordance with Integrated Master Schedule Time Fence Rules to highest quality. The Production Planner is responsible for ensuring that the detailed plan has targets set, budgets aligned, and scope has been reviewed with Production prior to starting the work. Must have a strong understanding of resource & capacity planning and build a knowledge of the material alignment to the schedule_._

Qualifications:

Education: Recognized Diploma in technical discipline (Engineering, Engineering Technology/Technician or similar) or equivalent industry experience.
Experience: Ability to employ critical thinking to solve complex problems and develop sustainable solutions.
25 years of experience in a planning and or production environment.
Experience with data management and related toolsets and their utilization in a manufacturing environment.
Accustomed to working in a fastpaced environment with multiple conflicting priorities.
Strong communication skills.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro.
All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)._

Key Responsibilities:

Build Job Pack schedule in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule and Work Package schedule in AVEVA.
Assign Resources, to the skill level, based on allocated budgets, and Norms.
Work with Engineering, Pre-Production and Production personnel at all levels to Communicate schedules and requirements to stakeholders via schedule reviews, schedule delivery meetings to gain business buyin.
Ensure Job Packages are released to Production on schedule at minimum 2weeks prior to Production start date with all scheduling items complete.
Manage Job Pack issues after release to ensure lessons are captured for future ships & Production can proceed with their scope.

What We Offer:

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan.
Employee & Family Assistance Programs.
RRSP matching program.
Health & Wellness reimbursements.
Opportunities to take part in job related training and development.
Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies.
Relocation costs (if eligible).

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as 'Safety Sensitive' where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job.

If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees._

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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