Production Planning Co-Op (Waterdown, CAN)

Job summary

The Production Planning Co-op is responsible for maintaining work order integrity, analyzing material availability, and coordinating with purchasing and inventory teams. They also generate performance reports and support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize factory scheduling.

Job details

Production Planning Co-op Reference #43257 Waterdown, Ontario About L3HARRIS WESCAM As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX[1]series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first. About the Role This is a 16 month role to start in September 2025. The Production Planning Co-op holds a key responsibility for maintaining Work Order (WO) Date Integrity, ensuring timely production by analyzing Material Availability reports, opening, releasing, and closing manufacturing Work Orders. They collaborate with Inventory Control and Purchasing to address material requirements and component shortages, negotiate recovery dates with Production Supervisors, and provide critical information to the Master Scheduler. This role demands strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to create and maintain reports for Key Performance Indicators in Production Planning and Scheduling. The Co-op actively supports Continuous Improvement initiatives and is proficient in data analysis within a team-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities Work Order & Production Scheduling Maintain Work Order (WO) date integrity, adjusting in the system based on MRP suggestions and shortage situations Analyze Material Availability reports and take action to ensure WOs start on time Open, release and close manufacturing Work Orders while ensuring data accuracy Review and execute planning responsibilities for Kanban processes Inventory & Material Coordination Collaborate with the Inventory Control Group (stockroom) on material requirements kitting, POU replenishment and material movement Communicate with Purchasing to provide visibility on component shortages for upcoming WOs Monitor Point-of-Use inventory accuracy, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies Support and complete monthly cycle counts and annual WIP counts Cross-Functional Communication & Reporting Coordinate and negotiate schedule recovery dates with Production Supervisors to maintain on-time Work Order completion Provide critical updates to the Master Scheduler on delays impacting customer order completion Generate weekly reports on WO completion rates for assigned work centers Monitor workflow between production cells and other departments, ensuring seamless operations Contribute scheduling insights to daily Operations Status meetings Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization Support Continuous Improvement (CI) and Kaizen initiatives to enhance operations efficiency Provide weekly metrics related to on-time WO completions along with root cause Analyze production data and Team Key Results (TKRs) to improve planning accuracy Assist the work center supervisor with capacity planning for assigned work orders and feedback information to the Master Schedulers for consistent improvement in factory scheduling Required Qualifications & Skills Technical Skills Data analysis skills with experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerBI Soft Skills Intense ownership – takes full responsibility for planning outcomes and drives solutions proactively Meticulous attention to detail – ensures accuracy in schedules, inventory and work orders Strong accountability – follows through on commitments, owns results and holds others accountable Problem solving and analytical skills – quickly identifies issues and implements effective solutions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – collaborates effectively across teams and leadership levels Highly organized with efficient time management – prioritizes tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment Resilient, action-oriented and results-driven – thrives under pressure and adapts to changing priorities Team player – builds strong relationships and fosters a culture of continuous improvement Education and Experiences Enrolled in a College/University level Business Program with a focus on Operations Management Must be able to complete a 16 month Co-Op term starting May 2026 Currently enrolled and in good standing with co-op program through accredited university Able to obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance Diversity & Inclusion We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.

What you’ll do

The Production Planning Co-op is responsible for maintaining work order integrity, analyzing material availability, and coordinating with purchasing and inventory teams. They also generate performance reports and support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize factory scheduling.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university-level business program with a focus on operations management. Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel and PowerBI is required, along with the ability to obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Program clearance.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Production Planning · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Production planning
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerBI
• Inventory control
• Material requirements planning
• Scheduling
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Continuous improvement
• Capacity planning
• Reporting
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Accountability
• Action Oriented
• Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
• Electro-Optics
• Workflow Management
• Kaizen Methodology
• Resilience
• Planning
• Analytical Skills
• Production Planning
• Data Analysis
• Management
• Capacity Planning
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cycle Counting
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Inventory Control
• Problem Solving
• Work Order
• Kanban Principles
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Material Requirements Planning
• Operational Databases
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Process Optimization
• Purchasing
• Power BI
• Time Management
• Team Oriented
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Production Planning Manager
• Production Planner
• Process Control Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
• Logisticians