Production Planner

Company Bio:

Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

The Aerostructure Market of Héroux-Devtek focuses on a complete line of precision machined structural components and assemblies, from simple aluminum parts to large monolithic five-axis complex components.

Summary of position:

This on-site position performs production control functions including:
• manufacturing planning to meet customer requirements.
• scheduling and speeding up products through the manufacturing process.
• managing inventories to sufficient levels
• coordinating with all support activities (purchasing, external supplies, physical inventories, reporting)
• support goal of 100% on-time delivery performance


Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000 per year

Main responsibilities:

• Use Master Production Scheduling techniques to plan, schedule and coordinate production of all details, sub-assemblies and finished goods
• Coordinate with department managers and monitor production against schedules
• Attend daily production meetings and communicate schedule changes to appropriate parties
• Prepare shop load reports and collect information regarding production delays
• Report and account for weekly KPIs and weekly chart updates
• Lead scheduling conversations at production DMS (Daily Management System) meetings
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and health & safety requirements
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Core Competencies - Job Requirements
• Detail oriented with ability to foresee and resolve potential issues
• Have initiative and be accountable
• Demonstrated ability to create day-to-day, quarterly and annual planning strategies
• Able to effectively communicate and liaise with other departments
• Strong prioritization and time management skills

**This job position requires a Controlled Goods Program background check**


Work Experience and Education Requirements

Must Have
• Minimum Grade 12 / high school completion
• 3+ years' planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of MRP software

Nice to have
• Experience using BaaN

You enjoy challenges, teamwork an a quality working environment that evolves continuously? Developing your competencies is a priority for you? Join Héroux-Devtek and "lets grow together".

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Héroux-Devtek is an equal opportunity employer.