Production Planner/scheduler - Delta, Canada - Asco Aerospace Canada Ltd

Asco Aerospace Canada Ltd

Verified Company

Delta, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Working as part of the Planning and Materials Team, the
Production Planner is responsible for ensuring that production jobs are delivered on time to customers, while meeting high quality standards.

They are the interface between production, logistics, the Master Scheduler, and the program manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Scheduling the release of production jobs and tracking their progress through internal and external work centers, while using the MRP System and the available scheduling tools
Monitoring that production targets are met daily to ensure the ontime delivery of products
Review and analyze capacity requirements per the production plan and manage possible bottleneck work centers through flow monitoring
Using Kaizen and Lean principles, ensure that production parts move in the most efficient way
Creating and maintaining detailed schedules for machining, blending, assembly and inspection work centers
Establish priority lists and resolve conflicts in priorities
Discuss capacity issues with production (levelling, overtime,) and Master Scheduling
Monitoring key metrics to ensure manufacturing performance, which includes but is not limited to the maintenance of accurate inventory counts and the timely closure of work orders
Prepare for, and participate in, daily planning/production meetings and weekly execution reviews
Resolving daily problems, through analysis and troubleshooting of issues associated with the key metrics
Define and followup action plans to improve leadtimes and bottlenecks
Liaising with customers on product deliveries and day to day project matters
Preparing logistics documentation, including Packing Slips and Customs documentation
Participating and supporting Lean activities and initiatives

Experience and Education:

Certificate or Diploma in Operations or Inventory Management, or similar field
5 years of previous, related experience in a manufacturing setting
Knowledge of an ERP/MRP system is preferred
Courses or designation in APICS considered an asset
Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen and Kanban principles is considered an asset
Ability to use MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel
Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate information
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize
Able to creatively problem solve and troubleshoot
Strong organization skills and pays close attention to detail
Proactive, teamplayer in a fastpaced manufacturing environment
Good written and spoken English

What We Offer
We take pride in our ability to make Asco a great place to work

We offer:

A positive working environment with a great team atmosphere
Competitive wages
Excellent benefits
Opportunities for advancement, training, and skill development

If you meet our needs, please reply with your Cover Letter and Resume.

Successful completion of a Canadian Criminal Record Check, as well as a security assessment under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, may be required per Asco policy._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: