Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one.

We’re hunting for a Production Planner III on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office. Planning and analysis of one or several medium-sized programs, from design to delivery, through global analysis of requirements (material, equipment, facilities and work force) and constraints. Receives broad assignments with limited supervision.

Point of contact on schedule and material status for program management group. Prepare and revise Production Readiness review, follow-up on its progress with program and manufacturing teams (material, equipment and documentation) and rationalize timing of launch into production Monitor the progress against the plan at regular intervals and work with all departments in resolving planning and capacity problems. Identify and record schedule risks, critical activities, program critical path and constraints within the plan and analyze the impact of modifying it.

Record and review key resources (material, equipment,



facilities and manpower) required per activity in the schedule required to meet the plan. Review and sign ECNs for items that are an assembly for medium-sized programs assigned Investigate material flow problems, analyze root causes, and derive solutions Support the master scheduler for the improvement and implementation of planning and scheduling methods and systems. Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, operations management option (preferably) or in commercial sciences ~ PMI-PMP Certification is an asset ~7 years of relevant experience in a project management and/or production planning environment ~ Knowledge of French and English is essential (spoken and written) ~ Excellent knowledge of the Office suite and one project management software, preferably Primavera ~ In-depth knowledge of product nomenclature notions, schedule planning, scheduling and project management concepts ~ Customer focus (internal and external) ~ Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level II , and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) .

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) . An equal chance employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age. extended healthcare and flexible drug plans dental and vision benefits disability income protection life insurance group retirement savings plans an employee and family assistance program

📌 Production & Inventory Planner (Montreal)
🏢 Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates
📍 Montreal