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About the role

  • Master Scheduler developing production schedules for Leonardo DRS’s mission-critical military power-conversion equipment. Balancing demand, capacity, materials, inventory, and delivery commitments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and communicate the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
  • Balance customer demand, contractual commitments, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory targets
  • Translate forecasts and program requirements into executable production plans
  • Create daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules aligned with delivery commitments and company objectives
  • Monitor production progress, inventory levels, and resource utilization
  • Adjust schedules proactively for demand changes, material shortages, equipment downtime, and other disruptions
  • Conduct what-if scenario planning and recommend recovery options
  • Work with Operations to establish and maintain a stable production schedule
  • Prepare production-status reports and update management on schedule risks, bottlenecks, recovery actions, and proposed solutions
  • Lead weekly scheduling and production-planning meetings with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Inventory, and the Program Office to validate forecasts, coordinate material readiness, allocate resources, and secure agreement on the MPS
  • Communicate schedule updates, changes, and implications to affected stakeholders
  • Analyze plant capacity, including labour, machinery, and tooling, to identify bottlenecks and plan capacity requirements
  • Optimize finished-goods and work-in-process inventory levels
  • Use production, inventory, and forecast data to support scheduling decisions and improve flow and delivery performance
  • Maintain ERP planning parameters and scheduling data accuracy
  • Improve scheduling processes, workflows, and systems
  • Develop and implement scheduling policies, procedures, and standard work instructions
  • Train applicable personnel on scheduling processes

Requirements

  • Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • Minimum of eight years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related role
  • Excellent understanding of ERP systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint is considered an asset
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to coordinate across functions and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices is preferred
  • All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance

Benefits

  • A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
  • An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
  • Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
  • Industry leading wellness program
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships
  • Access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions
  • Access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Tech skills

ERP

Location requirements

OnsiteBedfordCanada

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