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 3,800 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.

The Production

Planner is responsible for ensuring best practice(s) in demand planning, inventory planning, production planning and supply planning for complex programs/products. The Production planner shall ensure that production schedules are created completed on time and within budget. Contributes to continuous improvement by suggesting and/or implementing improvements to safety, costs, reduction in frustrations, etc.

- Prepare daily & weekly production schedules • Determines production resource needs • Issue all production orders per planned orders and production schedule • Close and reconcile production/work orders • Report and drive solutions on material availability issues • Work with the Procurement specialist to solve any material shortages • Participate with material requirement planning improvements/implementation team • Drive, monitor & status production progress (Work In Progress) filling in any shortages • Ensure that any unused material is returned to stock • Create, maintain,



and ensure execution of the Production Schedule • Review long-term forecasts to identify and mitigate possible capacity/material issues and recommend appropriate action • Participate in business planning meetings to plan activities in future time periods • Perform ongoing analysis of weekly, monthly and future capacity to optimize product level loading and achieve manufacturing continuity during low and medium-volume months • Read and analyze charts, production orders, production schedules and other records/reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs • Administer physical count activities with Material Stores Operators and reconcile inventory discrepancy • Perform and justify Inventory Adjustments • Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, lead business discussions and train others • Proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills utilizing data and reports • 5-10 years' of experience in manufacturing is an asset • Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is an asset • 5-10years' experience as a Production Planner is an asset • Advanced knowledge of ERP systems related to materials, scheduling, MRP, MPS, BOM operations/processes • Thorough knowledge of MPS/MRP, Demand Flow, JIT, Forecasting, Inventory Planning, and Kanban, would be preferred 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 prospect employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

📌 Remote Production Planner (Brampton)
🏢 MDA Space Canada
📍 Brampton