Production Planner (Aerospace)

Schaeffler • Stratford, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. is growing and looking to add to its team of great, full-time employees. Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company, and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in SCM, Engineering or business-related field or equivalent qualification with demonstrated competency
• Two years’ experience in Shop Floor Controlling or similar position
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Goal and results oriented
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Candidate must be able to pass Canadian Controlled Goods Assessment and criminal background check and be compliant with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Exemptions to the Canadian government to grant temporary residents/international students access to their export controlled goods is required and takes a minimum of 2 months from offer acceptance for processing. This may delay start dates for candidates on temporary work permits.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer previous experience with ERP systems (SAP)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology

Responsibilities

• Control the ordering processes and bookings, in order to ensure manufacturing of products as agreed upon in the order freeze.
• Run production order cockpit, check whether production orders are correctly booked and if order is in accordance with current delivery.
• Analyze, verify and correct errors on production orders.
• Responsible for technical (TECO) closing of production orders.
• Overview the costs of an order in terms of quality.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain to ensure materials availability.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage inventory cycle counts with Inventory Team.
• Generate and analyze production performance reports to identify areas for improvement.
• Refine sequencing on machines on shift basis.
• Main contact for MES, Factory Framework, Mobile Scan Guns and other programs when there are issues.
• Work with IT on a daily basis with ongoing projects, testing and updates. Ensure all is aware of updates going through systems.
• Provide day to day direction and functional technical support to the Shop Floor Controllers
• Monitor, analyze and report on Warehouse Monitor.
• Run variance reports and track KPI's.
• Escalate errors to Master Planner and Production Management
• SAMS Key User.

Benefits

• Competitive wages – $60,000 - $75,000 annually
• Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached
• Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales
• Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation
• An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance)
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees
• Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level