Business Analyst - Production Planning
April 1 2025
Industries
Airspace, Aviation, National Defence
Categories Manufacturing, Assembly, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain,
Mississauga, ON • Full time
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.
Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.
Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.
Business Analyst - MPC (Manufacturing, Planning and Control)
Reporting to the Manufacturing Planning & Control Manager the Business Analyst - MPC is responsible to maintain and develop performance metrics for Operations. Pull, manipulate, and analyze system data to support wide range of business initiatives including Production improvements, capacity modeling, and Sales forecasting. Provide recommendations and insight into business process through interrogation of ERP system. Support scheduling activities as well as testing and process development in the ERP system.
This position can be based out of one of our Victoria, BC, Calgary, AB or Toronto, ON office locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Operations Metrics ensuring information is accurate and current
- Support or lead the development of Manufacturing Plans and Master Production Schedules
- Pull, manipulate, and analyze system data to support various projects
- Provide support for testing of new processes in ERP system
- Special projects and other duties as required by management
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree/Diploma in Engineering / Eng. Tech.
- APICS certification and Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience with statistical analysis in a manufacturing environment
- Strong MS Office user with exceptional Excel skills
- Working knowledge of cost accounting and cost estimating
- Knowledge of aerospace engineering and manufacturing principles and techniques.
- 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Business modeling and forecasting
- Database & programming experience in SQL, M, Python preferred
- Reporting software experience (Crystal Reports, SSRS, Power BI, etc.)
- Experience with ERP utilization and optimization - Visual Manufacturing ERP experience preferred
At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
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. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.
Job Details
- Job Family
- PT
- Job Function
- PP
- Pay Type
- Salary
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Mississauga, ON, Canada,
Victoria, BC, Canada,
Calgary, AB, Canada
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