Scheduler/planner - Kitchener, Canada - Magellan Aerospace

Magellan Aerospace

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Kitchener, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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

Magellan Aerospace, Kitchener has an exciting opportunity for a Scheduler/Planner.

This position is the link between the customers' requirements and the schedule for production/operations to produce product and services in a level-loaded manner.

The successful incumbent is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) that is a doable plan to support the customer agreed to line of balance (CATLOB) for delivery.

The Scheduler/Planner perform will these functions incompliance with internal Magellan Operating System (MOS) Policies and Procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

Creation and maintenance of a doable MPS (Policy 5.09) which supports (1) planned load can be satisfied by available capacity, (2) completion dates satisfy CATLOB commitments, (3) required material will be available to meeting plan, and (4) support functions can execute the required tasks to meet the plan.

The plan must be accurate, level loaded, and executable.

Assist in daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of production related data as required by internal and corporate management. Ex.

Business Review metrics for:
On Time Performance, Delivery, Inventory; SORP; MOS; etc.

Lead and assemble all data for monthly Rate Review meeting (Policy 5.04).

Lead all aspects of on time completion goals by aligning planned work order completion dates with customer agreed to sales order requirements - Schedule Adherence.

Lead weekly inventory cycle count assignments and final reporting/documentation.

Actively participate in coordinating annual physical inventory in partnership with Materials Manager and the Divisional Controller.

CATLOB Policy adherence and reporting (Policy 5.07).

Evaluate and develop level loaded, doable schedules for prospective work quotations andparticipate in the quotation review process.

Provide re-commit dates when production plan not on target, including support to Program Management to complete recovery plans as needed (Ex. Waterfall Charts, 4-Square, Horse Blankets, Part status trackers, etc.).

Update monthly & quarterly Rolling Ship List outlining current status for all open orders - 6 weeks out.

Participate in customer schedule change to ensure that changes are doable and managed so as to avoid any major disruption to the MPS.

Using the results established in Part Review meetings held by Contracts/Program Management,

ensure that planning parameters in the MPS are routinely reviewed and kept up to date.

Direct communication and follow up with Production Control Planner for timely release of materials to work centres.

Complete monthly reports for Absorption by Work Center, Material Intake (Inventory), and

Sales Forecasting to support Finance.

Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

Production planning experience (i.e. APIC, MRP systems, etc.)

APICS certification would be considered an asset

Previous experience in MRP systems and production planning activities

Extremely proficient in the use of software including, MS Excel

MS Access database proficient knowledge

Excellent communication skills to relay concise, clear information to others & active listening skills

Strong problem solving skills

Customer service focused

Why Magellan?

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package (fully Company paid)

Generous Company pension plan

Positive work-life balance

Excellent career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

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