LEONARDO DRS, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. W
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Production Planner-Kanata
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LEONARDO DRS, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on LEONARDO DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and aerospace industry

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Operations, the Production Planner is responsible to work closely with internal and external customers, perform advanced MRP activities to meet customer requirements and ensure product delivery. This position will be located in our office in Kanata, Ottawa.

As a Production Planner, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
  • Interface “start to completion” in planning the transition from receipt of customer order to production to shipment
  • Responsible for developing and implementing MRP to ensure on time delivery to customers
  • Raise, release and maintain work orders based on the Master Production Schedule
  • Plan and monitor work orders on the production floor
  • Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions
  • Create purchase requisitions based on the Master Production Schedule
  • Re-plan activities as a result of schedule/material changes
  • Maintain the integrity of data in the MRP system
  • Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis
  • Track material from requisition to receipt of goods, highlight critical parts/issues, prepare material status reports
  • Coordinate configuration changes with purchasing and production
  • Support turnaround of Non-Compliance Reports in a timely manner
  • Other duties and projects may be assigned
What you require to be successful in the role:
  • Completed Business Administration or Supply Chain and Operations Management program at a recognized post-secondary institution. 
  • Planning experience of 5+ years in a manufacturing environment 
  • Thorough knowledge of MRP is essential
  • Active involvement in or completion of APICS certification would be considered an asset
  • Understand and apply knowledge of product structures, configuration control, contracts terminology and ISO procedures
  • Highly effective organization and planning skills
  • Understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
  • Advanced problem solving skills and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written & verbal)
  • Self-motivated (works independently)
  • Works effectively with teams and facilitates interaction
  • Maintains positive working relationships with other team members
  • Excellent time management skills and able to prioritize and meet work schedules
Salary Range

$62,532- $82,532

 

Salary range information provided is a general guideline with criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience being considered when presenting an offer.

 

All figures are captured in CAD

Benefits of working with DRS
  • 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
  • Possibility of a hybrid work schedule dependent on business requirements
  • Industry leading wellness program including:
    • 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
    • Employee discounts at local gym facilities
  • Competitive compensation including:
    • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
    • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
    • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
    • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. (DRS Canada), is a leading mid-tier Canadian defence electronics company specializing in military voice and data communications systems; electro-optics (EO) and infrared search and tracking systems (IRST); command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) systems integration; deployable flight data recorders; defence/space electronics manufacturing

Company Details
DRS Technologies
12930 Worldgate Drive
Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
www.drs.com
238 Open Jobs Available
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components...

Benefits:
Wherever you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. DRS is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive program of benefits with a focus on overall well being. Our program includes health, life, disability and retirement plans. It is designed with flexibility so that you can choose the plans or coverage levels that best meet your personal and your family‘s needs. Choices range from plan option, to in- or out-of-network provider access, to an array of voluntary plans from which to choose.
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Job Info
Location
Kanata, Ontario, Canada
Type
Permanent
Company Details
DRS Technologies
12930 Worldgate Drive
Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
www.drs.com
238 Open Jobs Available
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components...

Benefits:
Wherever you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. DRS is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive program of benefits with a focus on overall well being. Our program includes health, life, disability and retirement plans. It is designed with flexibility so that you can choose the plans or coverage levels that best meet your personal and your family‘s needs. Choices range from plan option, to in- or out-of-network provider access, to an array of voluntary plans from which to choose.

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