Production Planner - Victoria, Canada - De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

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Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Organization

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. ('DHC') is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB.

DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing and flight training.

DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

Position Profile

The Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating the activities throughout the manufacturing process within the manufacturing cell.

Planning includes creating and managing work orders, managing queues and scheduling work, tactical expediting, ensuring materials are available when required, and determining that all production activities are in place to meet the expected completion and shipping dates.

Duties & Responsibilities

Plan and maintain production schedules within the cell to meet daily and future production and service requirements
Generate work orders and create traveler packages, including all necessary documents required to support manufacturing operations
Manage and provide status updates on cell orders
Liaisons with Procurement, Supply Chain and other manufacturing cells to ensure materials, components and supplies are available to meet scheduled production
Expedite rush orders, revising schedules to offset delays caused by manufacturing problems
Identify, evaluate, and present issues related to expediting orders and/or recovering schedule to management
Coordinate with the Procurement and Supply Chain team to ensure proper management of sub-contracted services as required

Education & Experience

3-5 years planning, scheduling, or otherwise administrating in a manufacturing environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to read and understand technical langue and drawings

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time
Must be capable of complying with PPE safety requirements and protocols (minimum of protective footwear, hearing

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply.