Production Controller - Winnipeg, Canada - Magellan Aerospace

Magellan Aerospace

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Winnipeg, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Production Controller:

Date:
Apr 16, 2024

Location:
Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3H 0S5

Company:
Magellan

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide.

At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth:
People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team

Position Summary
The Production Controller monitors the execution stage of the production plan. They control the shop floor priortization from the release fence through to completion of the shop order.

They work closely with manufacturing, operations, supervision and stores personnel, Material Planners, and Master Schedulers to identify and mitigate bottleneck resources and to ensure the effective use of resources.

By providing up-to-date shop order priorities to the work centers, the Production Controller helps minimize WIP inventory and supports on-time completion of components and customer deliverables.

To avoid delays due to MRB activities, the Production Controller works with the manufacturing engineers to amend and split shop orders as required.

Essential Responsibilities

Establish shop order priorities to the work centers in the assigned area (using ShopVue) to ensure that the daily work centre schedules are scheduled to achieve planned shop order completion dates.
Track the execution of daily work centre schedules and liaise and work with shop floor supervisors, stores personnel, ME team, inspectors, etc. to ensure that the work centre cycle time metric is achieved. Advise manufacturing management when a buildup of shop orders at a resource puts any schedules at risk.
Work closely with shop floor supervisors and manufacturing management to ensure that work centres follow the priorities on the dispatch lists from the top down. Develop a pull partnership with operations personnel.
Liaise with the ME team to avoid delays due to MRB activity and ensure the timely addition of amendments to shop order cards (e.g. add rework or DIR operations) and the timely splitting of shop order quantities off the original card.
Communicate irresolvable delays on shop orders to the Material Planner for scheduled due date adjustment. Only Material Planners can change shop order due dates.
Work with Stores personnel to correct any issues with pick lists, trace identifiers, quantities, etc.
Attend standup and production meetings to address bottleneck areas and utilize the information discussed and decisions as necessary.
Update visual management boards on the shop floor as required.
Update and distribute the receiving inspection hotlist.
Support systems enhancement and migration activities to implement new and better solutions in the the MRP/ERP systems, ShopVue, etc.

Position Requirements

Grade XII combined with with 4 years equivalent experience or related postsecondary education with 2 years experience. ASCM (APICS) CPIM certification desirable (can be enrolled and working towards certification).
ASCM (APICS)

CPIM:
desirable

Demonstrated capability with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft.
Analytical, detail driven, systems oriented, excellent written and verbal communication skills; MRP/ERP systems functionality; team player.

Why Magellan?

Competitive salary
Attractive (FLEX) benefits package (fully Company paid)
Generous Company pension plan
Positive worklife balance
Career progression opportunities
Commitment to professional growth
Company social events including Company BBQ, children's events, service awards day, winter holiday party and many other events put together by our social committee
Employee Social & Welfare Association
Onsite parking, gym and cafeteria
Employee discounts on tickets to certain sporting events and other entertainment/events
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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