Production Planner

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

Position Summary

The Production Planner for our Victoria, BC location plans, schedules, and coordinates the activities throughout the manufacturing process within our manufacturing facility. Planning includes creating and managing work orders, managing queues, scheduling work, tactical expediting, ensuring materials are available when required, and determining that all production activities are in place to meet the expected completion and shipping dates.

Duties & Responsibilities
- Plans and maintains production schedules within the cell to meet daily and future production and service requirements
- Generates work orders and creates traveler packages including all necessary documents required to support manufacturing operations
- Manages and provides status updates on cell orders, including expected completion dates
- Problem solves, provides guidance, and handles escalations
- Inform the Production Controllers of exceptions as required
- Liaisons with Procurement, Supply Chain, and other manufacturing cells to ensure materials, components and supplies are available to meet scheduled production
- Expedites rush orders, revising schedules to offset delays caused by manufacturing problems
- Identifies, evaluates, and presents to management the issues related to expediting orders and/or recovering schedule i.e., overtime and other related costs
- Coordinating with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure proper management of sub-contracted services as required
- Participates in cell meetings, discussing new projects, shop floor scheduling, and current issues regarding all aspects of the manufacturing cell performance
- Participates with the leadership team to plan and establish overall production objectives, considering existing workload, orders, stock, parts requirements, shipping dates, and sales forecasts
- Introduces new ideas for improved performance in all areas of production
- Works with employees at all levels and within all departments to resolve daily problems

Experience and/or Educational Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience in planning, scheduling, or otherwise administrating in a manufacturing environment
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Aviation / Aerospace or equivalent combination of education / experience would be considered an asset
- Proficient in the English language with the ability to communication effectively in order to convey detailed technical information
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings will be considered an asset
- ERP experience will be considered an asset
- Experience with Visual considered an asset
- Experience in an Aviation, Aerospace or Manufacturing environment is considered an asset

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence.

As such, it is an expectation that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals.

Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.