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 4,000 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. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.
The Role:
The Sr. Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support program commitments and manufacturing execution. In a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment, the Master Scheduler partners closely with Operations Leads by providing material availability inputs to support the Operations schedule. This role owns schedule integrity within LN, ensuring program schedules, production demand and material requirements remain aligned and current. Working collaboratively with Production, Planning, Procurement and Program teams, the Master Scheduler drives schedule attainment, proactively manages material shortages and risks, and develops recovery plans to support on-time delivery and successful program execution.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain and publish the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for assigned programs.
- Translate program requirements, customer demand, and integrated operations schedule milestones into an executable production plan within LN.
- Maintain schedule integrity within LN, ensuring production demand, material requirements, planned dates, and priorities remain accurate and aligned with program schedules.
- Partner with Operations Leads to provide material availability inputs required to support development and maintenance of the operations schedule
- Monitor schedule performance and work closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, Engineering, and Program Management to identify and resolve risks impacting schedule attainment.
- Lead schedule recovery planning and coordinate cross-functional actions required to mitigate delays and protect customer commitments.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate material shortage reports, highlighting critical risks, constraints, and recovery actions.
- Facilitate planning and schedule review meetings with stakeholders to align priorities, commitments, and resource requirements.
- Evaluate production capacity, material constraints, and scheduling assumptions to support achievable delivery commitments.
- Monitor and report key planning metrics, including schedule attainment and on-time starts.
- Perform root-cause analysis of missed schedule commitments and recommend corrective actions to improve planning accuracy and schedule stability.
- Support Engineering Change implementation by assessing schedule and material impacts and ensuring planning systems are updated accordingly.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning processes, ERP data accuracy, schedule attainment and inventory management.
- Develop and maintain planning standards, procedures, and best practices to improve consistency, data accuracy, and business performance.
- Manage our offsite inventory storage ensuring accurate tracking of material
- Serve as a key liaison between Program Management, Operations, Production, Procurement, Engineering, and Planning to ensure alignment on production priorities and customer commitments.
Job Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong ownership and sense of accountability
- Highly analytical and solution-oriented
- Excellent organization skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, proven collaboration
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and standardization
- Ability to mentor and develop others
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic New Production Introduction (NPI) environment with evolving priorities
Job Education and Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in Production Planning
- Bachelor’s degree in Material Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Comprehensive knowledge of production planning and scheduling: ERP/MRP systems and planning modules, Bill of Materials (BOMs), routing, lead times, capacity constraints, demand flow, JIT
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge of project management in a New Production Introduction environment is an asset
- Professional certification by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) preferred
Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
Benefits Statement
MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including: health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program and to their family.
Equal Opportunity Statement
MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.
The compensation range for this position is $95,000-122,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
