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Planning Supervisor
Leonardo DRS. Supervise, coach, and develop the planning team, including Production Planners .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in production planning and MRP processes, with a strong ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. Proficient in analyzing risks and implementing improvements to enhance planning workflows and delivery performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Production PlanningMRP ProcessesTeam LeadershipAnalytical SkillsAPICS Certification
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Hard Skills
Production PlanningMRP ProcessesMaster SchedulingSchedule Risk AssessmentWork Order ManagementDemand ConsolidationManufacturing Build PlansConfiguration ControlISO ProceduresPurchase Requisitions
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam BuildingPerformance Management
Certifications & Qualifications
APICS Certification
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementOperations ManagementManufacturing EnvironmentCanadian Security ClearanceContract Terminology
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Supervise, coach, and develop the planning team, including Production Planners
- Assign work, establish priorities, provide feedback, and support employee performance and development
- Work closely with the Master Scheduler and other teams to align customer requirements, production capacity, material availability, and business priorities
- Review schedule changes, identify risks to customer commitments, and guide recovery or re-planning actions
- Oversee planning activities from customer order receipt through production and shipment
- Lead MRP activities to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements
- Oversee the creation, release, maintenance, and monitoring of work orders
- Maintain and update manufacturing build plans as production and material priorities change
- Oversee demand consolidation and creation of purchase requisitions for scheduled production
- Monitor critical materials and resolve shortages, capacity constraints, and scheduling conflicts with cross-functional stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of planning and scheduling data in the MRP system
- Coordinate planning impacts of configuration changes and support resolution of Non-Compliance Reports
- Communicate schedule status, delivery risks, and recommended actions to Operations leadership and stakeholders
- Identify and implement improvements to planning processes, team workflows, and delivery performance
- Perform other duties and support projects as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field
- At least five years of planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience supervising, leading, or mentoring employees; formal people-management experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of production planning and MRP processes
- Knowledge of Master Scheduling is an asset
- Active involvement in or completion of APICS certification is an asset
- Understanding of product structures, configuration control, contract terminology, and ISO procedures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to assess schedule and material risks and make sound recommendations
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and coordinate work across multiple functions
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead a team and build productive working relationships
- Must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance
Benefits
Comp & perks- A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
- Opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
- Flexible work hours
- Compressed work week
- Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee
- Access to virtual healthcare
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships
- Free online learning resources
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions
- Complimentary financial planning
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off