Production Controller

Production Controller at MDA Space Canada, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC (Montreal area).

MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, a robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ history and more than 450 missions, and a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

Summary: Coordinate and expedite the work flow and material to production for work centers of high criticality level. Receives specific assignments with periodic supervision.

Tasks:

• Release production orders as per schedule.
• Prioritize kits and update the status for production meetings.
• Track and expedite readiness and shortages with program and operation teams (material, equipment and documentation) and rationalize timing of launch to production.
• Internally expedite shortages to ensure the AI&T plan is respected.
• Follow up on activities in different work centers and provide priorities.
• Ensure transactions are organized and reflect activities; implement changes as per ECN, NCR, etc.
• Follow up on NCR and MRB for material and assemblies; ensure completion of production orders in ERP.
• Suggest improvement opportunities for material flow and provide functional guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of production control methods and systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of the Office suite; good understanding of product nomenclature, planning concepts and an ERP system.
• Sense of urgency, problem-solving and decision-making skills, commitment and responsibility.
• Good analysis and communication techniques; strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to process detailed documentation and data accurately; may be called upon to support different shifts.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or combination of relevant experience/education); 4 years of relevant experience in material or production planning.
• Essential knowledge of French and English, oral and written (contact with customers outside Quebec).

Special Considerations: Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance (Secret status level II / reliability status) and pass a security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits, including extended healthcare, dental and vision, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.