Asco Aerospace Canada, a division of Montana Aerospace (SWX:AERO)

THE SKY HAS NO LIMIT

We shape the future. With experience, a spirit of innovation and the highest standards, we are setting out for new horizons.

Montana Aerospace is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of complex lightweight components and structures for the aerospace industry. As a highly integrated full-service provider with state-of-the-art production facilities in Europe, America and Asia, we support the local-to-local strategy of our customers. A high level of innovation and a strong commitment to sustainability pave the future path for the industrial group. This makes us an important partner for the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers and their Tier 1 suppliers.

As part of the Planning and Materials team, the Production Planner is responsible for ensuring that production jobs are delivered on time to customers, while meeting high quality standards. They are the interface between production, logistics, quality, procurement, and the program manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling the release of production jobs and tracking their progress through internal and external work centers, while using the MRP system and available scheduling tools.
• Maintaining the production schedule in the ERP system and work with recovery plans for assigned programs
• Monitoring that production targets are met daily to ensure the on-time delivery of products
• Review and analyze capacity requirements per the production plan and manage possible bottleneck work centers through flow monitoring
• Using Kaizen and Lean principles, ensure that production parts move in the most efficient way
• Creating and maintaining detailed schedules for machining, blending, assembly, and inspection work centers
• Establish priority lists and resolve conflicts in priorities
• Discuss capacity issues with production and master scheduling
• Monitoring key metrics to ensure manufacturing performance, which includes but is not limited to the maintenance of accurate inventory counts and the timely closure of work orders
• Prepare for, and participate in, daily planning/production meetings and weekly execution reviews
• Resolving daily problems, through analysis and troubleshooting of issues associated with the key metrics
• Define and follow-up action plans to improve lead-times and bottlenecks
• Liaising with customers on project deliveries and day-to-day project matters
• Preparing logistics documentation, including Delivery Notes and other required paperwork for customer shipments
• Participating in and supporting Lean initiatives

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Operations or Inventory Management, or similar field
• 5 years of previous, related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Courses or designation in APICS considered an asset
• Knowledge of an ERP/MRP system is preferred
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and Kanban principles is considered an asset
• Ability to use MS Office tools, such as Outlook, Excel, Word
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate information
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to creatively problem solve and troubleshoot
• Strong organization skills and pays close attention to detail
• Proactive, team-player in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Good written and spoken English

What We Offer

We take pride in making Asco a great place to work. We offer:

• A positive working environment with a great team atmosphere
• Competitive wages with an excellent benefits plan, vacation time, extra statutory holidays, and an RRSP plan
• Opportunities for advancement, training, and skill development

If this sounds like a great fit, please apply with your resume!

Successful candidates will be required to successfully complete a Canadian Criminal Record Verification and a Security Assessment under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.