Production Scheduler

Description

Summary of Role

The Operations team at Ultra is responsible for the manufacture, integration and testing of a wide range of products and systems providing innovative capabilities for our customers.

The Planning & Scheduling function within Operations at Ultra, is responsible for reviewing incoming order requirements, material availability, capacity planning and resource forecasting to ensure customer orders are delivered in line with customer requirements. The role interfaces between various departments enabling the development of realistic plans and schedules to ensure achievable targets are set.

Scope

This position has the overall responsibility for the production schedule, including capacity and resource forecasting, escalating of issues/threats to delivery through Programs scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

· Produce and maintain the master production schedule using Microsoft Project and within the ERP

· Highlight and identify critical paths and constraints to the schedule and pro-actively recommend change

· Work cross functionally with the Project Management team to ensure proper inputs to the schedule and provide updates to their specific programs

· Provide weekly status and progress updates

· Proactively measure dependencies, durations, and milestones and implement and update Project and the ERP with found efficiencies

· Analyze current processes and usage of resources and create forecasting tools for resource capacity

· Work with the planning team to ensure all material, tools and instructions are readily available, adjust the schedule accordingly

· Work with production and use daily feedback to ensure that schedule is up to date

· Provide Programs with quarterly ETC and EAC’s updates

· Utilize documentation and estimates to add to master schedule and create repair and overhaul schedules

· Work with the Manufacturing team to develop time studies to better create efficiencies within the schedule

· Implement process improvements to enhance scheduling efficiency

· Any other duties as and when required by the business

Qualifications / skills required support

Experience working in a production scheduling role in a manufacturing environment (Nuclear, Defence or Aerospace)

Degree/Diploma in Industrial Engineering or equivalent diploma considered an asset

Knowledge of Microsoft Project

Knowledge of IFS is considered an asset

Experience working with BoMs and manufacturing routings within an ERP/MRP system.

Highly motivated to succeed, with the ability to manage / influence others, as required, to positively influence their performance and achieve targets.

Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills are essential with the ability to juggle tasks.

Good general standard of education is required including GCSE or equivalent in Science, Maths and English.

Previous experience in production scheduling is essential, experience with manual scheduling advantageous.

Must be methodical and organised and approach all tasks in a systematic, process-orientated manner at a high level of detail.

Strong computer user, proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Project, Excel, and Outlook are necessary).

This role is suitable for a proactive individual who is a strong organizer and planner, they must be comfortable working within tight timescales.

The successful person must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to on Canadian Controlled Goods Projects

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of related experience.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

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We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Company: Ultra Maritime