Production Planning Coordinator

MTU Maintenance Canada is the North American member of the MTU Maintenance network of companies, the largest independent provider of commercial engine maintenance services worldwide. Quality, efficiency and innovation are our strengths. You, too, can become part of our dedicated team in **Delta, BC** as

Production Planning Coordinator***

**Code**:MMOC / 23271**

**Salary**:
The main task of this position is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work, information, and materials within the production environment for jet engine overhaul and repair. Typical duties include sequencing, prioritizing, and monitoring production activities, as well as the creation of reports and key performance indicators (KPIs). Other duties include management of production ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle, MS Access) systems, organizing and chairing production meetings, coordinating the completion of corrective actions and other improvement initiatives. Other duties include project work as assigned.

**Your Tasks**:

- Plan, coordinate, and direct production activities across multiple departments
- Monitor production progress and initiate recovery plans when required
- Prepare and communicate production progress and status reports
- Ensure production targets are understood and achieved
- Develop and maintain production key performance indicators (KPIs) for stakeholders
- Identify work-stop or on-hold situations and consult with the responsible managers to determine recovery plans and completion dates
- Consult with departments to determine material delivery dates and identify the need for alternate solutions
- Optimize the utilization of internal resources (staffing and machines)
- Escalate concerns to Management and provide options and/or solutions
- Participate in work flow improvement projects across departments (Six Sigma, Lean Management, and Continuous Improvement)
- Be able to coach and train peers and employees about company processes and objectives
- Act as deputy in the absence of the Manager Production Planning and Control

**Our Requirements**:

- Strong interpersonal skills including well developed conflict resolution skills
- Excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written form.
- Prioritization and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a team environment.
- Detail oriented, well organized, and able to manage time and multi-task to accomplish a variety of tasks, sometimes with conflicting priorities and timelines
- Ability to effectively work with a significant amount of detail while maintaining perspective on broader objectives.
- Team cooperation and respect is required.
- Work well under pressure in a time sensitive environment.
- Ability to work both independently, as well as contribute to a team environment.
- High energy with solid planning skills
- Ability to establish work priorities and perform while under tight deadlines
- Experience with database ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, MS Access)
- Bachelor degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Analytics, or Data Analytics or a diploma in a related field of study with 5+ years of experience in production or manufacturing environments
- Experience in Aviation Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) industry or Aviation Manufacturing an asset
- Experience in Project Management, Six Sigma or LEAN Management
- Expert with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Working knowledge of Visual Basic and SharePoint

**The Perks (The Good Stuff)**:

- We offer great benefits from your first day (no waiting period)
- 100% match company pension
- Extended Medical and Dental Programs
- Disability Insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Vision Care and Rx Safety Vision Program
- Free On-site Parking