Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
Job Description
This position has the overall responsibility for the production schedule, including capacity and resource forecasting, escalating of issues/threats to delivery through Programs scheduling.
Key Responsibilities
Produce the Master Production schedule into practical daily and weekly production plans for the shop floor, ensuring priorities, labour, materials and equipment availability are aligned.
Highlight and identify critical paths and constraints to the schedule and pro-actively recommend change
Work cross functionally with the Project Management team to ensure proper inputs to the schedule and provide updates to their specific programs
Prepare and communicate production status updates, recovery plans, capacity concerns and delivery impacts to stakeholders.
Monitor production progress against plan, identify variances, delays or constraints, and coordinate corrective actions with Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality and Program teams.
Proactively measure dependencies, durations, and milestones and implement and update found efficiencies
Analyze current processes and usage of resources and create forecasting tools for resource capacity
Work with the planning team to ensure all material, tools and instructions are readily available, adjust the schedule accordingly
Work with production and use daily feedback to ensure that schedule is up to date
Utilize documentation and estimates to add to master schedule and create repair and overhaul schedules
Work with the Manufacturing team to develop time studies to better create efficiencies within the schedule
Implement process improvements to enhance scheduling efficiency
Maintain accurate production control data in the ERP system, schedule changes and completion dates.
Support continuous improvement activities by analyzing production data, identifying recurring issues and recommending changes to improve schedule reliability, resource utilization and operational efficiency.
Qualifications / skills required support
Experience working in a production scheduling role in a manufacturing environment (Nuclear, Defence or Aerospace)
Degree/Diploma in Industrial Engineering or equivalent diploma considered an asset
Knowledge of Microsoft Project
Knowledge of IFS is considered an asset
Experience working with BoMs and manufacturing routings within an ERP/MRP system.
Highly motivated to succeed, with the ability to manage / influence others, as required, to positively influence their performance and achieve targets.
Excellent time management and task prioritisation skills are essential with the ability to juggle tasks.
Good general standard of education is required including GCSE or equivalent in Science, Maths and English.
Previous experience in production scheduling is essential, experience with manual scheduling advantageous.
Must be methodical and organised and approach all tasks in a systematic, process-orientated manner at a high level of detail.
Strong computer user, proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Project, Excel, and Outlook are necessary).
This role is suitable for a proactive individual who is a strong organizer and planner, they must be comfortable working within tight timescales.
Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of related experience
Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivilant) in a related field and 7+ years of related Agile/Scrum experience.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries
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We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.
Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com
Company: Ultra Maritime
