Supervisor-Planning

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 150 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high-reliability power conversion and communications equipment for mission-critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group of Leonardo DRS.

Reporting to the Director- Planning & Operations, the Planning Supervisor leads the planning team. The Planning Supervisor oversees production planning, and MRP activities to support material availability, efficient production, and on-time delivery to customers.

As a Planning Supervisor your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Supervise, coach, and develop the planning team including Production Planners; assign work, establish priorities, provide feedback, and support employee performance and development.
• Work closely with other teams including Master Scheduler to ensure it reflects customer requirements, production capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
• Review schedule changes, identify risks to customer commitments, and guide the team in developing recovery or re-planning actions.
• Oversee planning activities from receipt of customer order through production and shipment.
• Lead MRP activities and ensure planning outputs support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Oversee the creation, release, maintenance, and monitoring of work orders
• Ensure manufacturing build plans are maintained and updated as production and material priorities change.
• Oversee demand consolidation and the creation of purchase requisitions to support scheduled production.
• Monitor critical materials and work with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve shortages, capacity constraints, and scheduling conflicts.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of planning and scheduling data in the MRP system.
• Coordinate the planning impacts of configuration changes and support the timely resolution of Non-Compliance Reports.
• Communicate schedule status, delivery risks, and recommended actions to Operations leadership and other stakeholders.
• Identify and implement improvements to planning processes, team workflows, and delivery performance.
• Perform other duties and support projects as assigned.

What you require to be successful in the role:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• At least five years of planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising, leading, or mentoring employees; formal people-management experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, and MRP processes. Knowledge of Master Scheduling is an asset.
• Active involvement in or completion of APICS certification would be considered an asset.
• Understanding of product structures, configuration control, contract terminology, and ISO procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess schedule and material risks and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and coordinate work across multiple functions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead a team and build productive working relationships.

Benefits of working with DRS

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com careers.

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About DRS Pivotal Power 

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.   

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.  

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