Production Planning Support

Job Summary

The Planning Support role will perform a variety of tactical duties to support the Production Planning team with planning activities.

As Planning Support, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Release, and complete work orders, issue sub-assemblies to next level
• Track material and work orders, non-conformances, rework on the production floor
• Maintain and prepare WIP status reports for Production Planners
• Develop/maintain MRP, and create requisitions for common stock
• Maintain MRP and create requisitions for chemical inventory, track usage and ensure expired chemicals are dispositioned
• Track material from requisition to receipt of goods and prepare material status reports
• Attend material/production review meetings
• Interface with Planning, Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering 
• Support the Production Planners with other duties as assigned
  • Raise work orders
  • Reschedule work orders due to schedule/material changes
  • Support implementing Engineering Change Orders in WIP

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 in a manufacturing environment 
• Thorough knowledge of MRP is essential 
• Active involvement in or completion of APICS CPIM 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
• 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
   

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
• 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
• 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