Master Scheduler

ID
REF549S
Ottawa, ON, CA
Category
Manufacturing
Employment Type
Full-time
Hiring Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada

Company Description

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.
  • Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more!
  • Total Rewards: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.

Job Description

We are currently hiring for a Master Scheduler to join our operations team in Ottawa. The Master Scheduler plays a crucial for ensuring smooth production flow and timely deliveries. You will input orders in the management system and produce and maintain a master schedule consistent with production plans.

Acting as the central liaison among Program Management, Engineering, Contracts, and Manufacturing, you'll coordinate all aspects of the production schedule, ensuring customer demands are met with precision and efficiency. If you thrive in a busy manufacturing and operations environment with a great team, this is the right opportunity for you. You will also:

  • Develops and maintains Business Area forecasts.  Develops a thorough understanding of the critical manufacturing resources, monitoring capacity throughout the cycle.  
  • Adhere to and develops evolving Master Productions Scheduling Policies and Divisional Standard Procedure for Master Scheduling.
  • Notifies management of potential plan delinquencies.  Applies the appropriate capacity planning (rough cut) to assure long term resource problems are exposed.
  • Responds to Quotation Requests (QR's) by preparing functional CCP's (Company Program Plans) and extracting relevant information from appropriate departments.
  •  Uses QR Template to assure all QR's have considered all equations.
  • Coordinates Manufacturing delivery commitments to Program Management and Contracts.
  • Analyses Customer Demand and assures that all items relevant to the manufacturing deliverables are correct, and assures that delivery dates are attainable. 
  • Monitors and controls change to Order Policies, and Lead Time Policies.
  • Attends or instructs Production Controller to attend Configuration
  • Control Board to assure ECO's are correctly classified and written. Analyzes with Production Controller, the impact of Class I ECO's on the MPS commitment.
  • Working with Manufacturing Ops Management and Planning Staff, prepares and provides schedules for project start up and monitors and reports progress of all relevant supporting elements such as test equipment programs and hardware, processes, fixtures and etc.
  • Monitors Master Production Schedules for potential slippage's, problems that are liable to impact final delivery of product through system inquiries and close communication with Material Planner and Production Controller. Alerts appropriate management of potential delinquencies.  Recommends corrective actions when necessary. 
  • Assures and recommends that Production Controllers apply appropriate input/output analysis to critical bottlenecks.
  • Co-ordinates recovery plans when necessary. Calls and chairs formal meetings to coordinate activities and resolve problems that have evolved beyond Material Planner and Production Controller mandate.  Maintains minutes and monitors resultant action items.
  • Prepares and distributes regular Project Status Summaries for relevant projects, if required. Attends Project Review and Production Reviews as required.
  • Work directly with FG shipper(s) to assure that goods are shipped and issued on a timely and accurate manner.
  • Maintains and presents relevant performance measures within the Manufacturing Organization.
  • Acts as backup for other Master Production Schedulers when required.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Material Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related discipline
  • 5 years experience in Production Control Planning, scheduling and monitoring with an MRPII system
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Assets

  • CPIM or CIRM 

Additional Information

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.

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