Production Scheduler
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in production planning/scheduling (manufacturing required)
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.
Job Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Production Scheduler to manage and optimize daily production planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring on-time delivery, efficient use of resources, and alignment between production, supply chain, and operations.
To support operational needs, we are seeking candidates available for either shift:
- Evening Shift: Monday to Thursday, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (4-day work week)
- Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Responsibilities
As a Production Scheduler, you will be the link between planning and execution, ensuring production plans are realistic, optimized, and delivered.
- Build and manage daily and short-term production schedules based on demand, capacity, and priorities
- Lead daily production meetings and follow up on schedule adherence and constraints
- Analyze capacity, cycle times, bottlenecks, and material availability to maintain achievable production plans
- Adjust schedules in real time to address urgencies, delays, and operational constraints
- Coordinate closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams
- Define required manpower and equipment allocation to meet production targets
- Ensure accuracy and maintenance of ERP data (work orders, routings, planning parameters)
- Create and maintain production reports and KPIs (schedule adherence, throughput, capacity utilization, etc.)
- Contribute to capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives
We are specifically seeking candidates with hands-on production scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in production planning/scheduling (manufacturing required)
- Strong understanding of:
- Capacity planning
- Shop floor constraints
- Production flow and bottlenecks
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (data analysis, formulas, reporting)
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance priorities and make quick decisions
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to challenge and influence production teams when needed
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Bilingual (French and English – spoken and written)
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.
Language Requirements In Quebec
Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary for aeronautical personnel to meet regulatory requirements, understand technical procedures and instructions, and document entries regarding work performed on the aeronautical product for customers outside Quebec.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and adjust daily and short-term production schedules based on demand, capacity, priorities, material availability, and operational constraints. Coordinate with production, supply chain, and warehouse teams, maintain accurate ERP data, monitor schedule performance through reports and KPIs, and support capacity planning and continuous improvement.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field and 3–5 years of manufacturing production planning or scheduling experience are requested. Candidates should understand capacity planning, shop-floor constraints, production flow, and bottlenecks; have ERP/MRP and advanced Excel experience; and be bilingual in spoken and written French and English.
Skills
- Production Scheduling
- Production Planning
- Capacity Planning
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Flow Analysis
- Bottleneck Analysis
- ERP/MRP Systems
- SAP
- Oracle
- Advanced Excel
- Data Analysis
- KPI Reporting
- Schedule Adherence
- Manpower and Equipment Allocation
- French and English Communication
- Continuous Improvement
Benefits
- Vacation, Personal Days, Holidays, and Parental Leave
- Family Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Virtual Health Care
- Wellness Spending Account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite Fitness Facilities
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching
- Financial Advisory and Planning Services
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Data & Analytics
- Transportation
Keywords
- Production Scheduling
- Production Planning
- Manufacturing
- Capacity Planning
- Shop-Floor Constraints
- Production Flow
- Bottlenecks
- Cycle Times
- Material Availability
- ERP
- MRP
- SAP
- Oracle
- Excel
- Data Analysis
- Work Orders
- Routings
- Planning Parameters
- Schedule Adherence
- Throughput
- Capacity Utilization
- Production Meetings
- Supply Chain
- Warehouse Operations
- Manpower Allocation
- Equipment Allocation
- Continuous Improvement
- French
- English
- Aviation