Production Scheduler

Job summary

Plan and prioritize production schedules based on machine capacity, customer priorities, quality notifications, and the progress of parts; manage inventory and work in progress, route parts to the appropriate customers, and follow up on deliveries. Coordinate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams, communicate risks to stakeholders, support continuous improvement, and ensure emergency management meets customer requirements.

Job details

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 Country: Canada Location: CA-NS-HALIFAX-PLANT 41 ~ 189 Pratt & Whitney Dr ~ PLANT 41 Position Role Type: Onsite Job Title: Production Scheduler About Pratt & Whitney Canada Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world. An Employer of Choice Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world. Why Join The Team? A position is currently open for a motivated Production Scheduler to join our dynamic Logistics team. The candidate will report directly to the Logistics Supervisor and will be responsible to work directly with the manufacturing lines in Enfield, NS in their logistics functions including WIP and inventory management, and customer deliveries. This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexibility available, based in Enfield, Nova Scotia, and performed exclusively on-site. What will you day look like? Analyze priorities for scheduling purposes Plan production scheduling based on machine capacity and priorities. Track and prioritize quality notifications Monitor production parts and the progress of priority parts. Route parts to the right customer (engine center, aftermarket, experimental, NGPF) Follow up on the delivery of parts and communicate with our internal and external customers Initiate and support continuous improvement projects Ensure emergency management according to customer requirements Collaborate and communicate closely with industrial engineering, production, quality, procurement and customer service teams Effectively communicate and summarize risks to different stakeholders What do you need to be successful? Degree or diploma in relevant field with minimum 1-3 years of experience, Strong with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, and strong in data manipulation and analysis. Knowledge of SAP, VBA, Python, and/or Power BI is a strong asset Ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency and timeliness Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and communicate effectively Autonomous and resourceful, and able to propose proactive solutions Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset What do we offer? Pension and savings plan with employer contributions Group insurance program Employee & Family Assistance program (EFAP) Opportunities for advancement (career progression) Education Assistance Program tuition reimbursement for skill developpement and continuous learning Employee recognition program Health and wellness program, including virtual health care Recreational and sport club and on-site Gym Facility Public transit accessibility and / or free parking Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 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What you’ll do

Plan and prioritize production schedules based on machine capacity, customer priorities, quality notifications, and the progress of parts; manage inventory and work in progress, route parts to the appropriate customers, and follow up on deliveries. Coordinate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams, communicate risks to stakeholders, support continuous improvement, and ensure emergency management meets customer requirements.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in a relevant field and 1–3 years of experience are required, along with strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills and the ability to manipulate and analyze data. Candidates should be able to prioritize work, communicate effectively, collaborate with a team, and work autonomously; SAP, VBA, Python, Power BI, and manufacturing experience are assets.

Benefits

• Pension and Savings Plan with Employer Contributions
• Group Insurance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Virtual Health Care
• Recreational and Sports Club
• On-Site Gym
• Public Transit Accessibility
• Free Parking

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Production Scheduling · Preferred
• Production Planning · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Production Scheduling
• Production Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Inventory Management
• Work-in-Progress Management
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• SAP
• VBA
• Python
• Power BI
• Prioritization
• Customer Communication
• Risk Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Resourcefulness
• Continuous Development
• Virtual Health
• Logistics
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Manipulation
• Emergency Management
• General Aviation
• Innovation
• Industrial Engineering
• Interpersonal Communications
• Python (Programming Language)
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• SAP Applications
• Visual Basic For Applications
• Wildfire Suppression
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Data & Analytics
• Production Scheduler
• Scheduler / Operations Coordinator
• Stock Clerks
• Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

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