Production, Scheduling, & Material Control Associate at Lockheed Martin Canada
Lockheed Martin Canada · Ottawa, Canada · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Ottawa
Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Ottawa, ON
About the role
- Production Planning: Develop and maintain production schedules that align with company objectives and customer requirements. considering factors like demand forecasts, production capacity, inventory levels, and resource availability. Optimize the allocation of human resources, machinery, and equipment to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
- Team Leadership: Coordinate and direct production teams, managing staff schedules and resources to meet production targets. Provide clear direction and seek feedback from the production floor regarding production activities.
- Material Management: Coordinate with the procurement and inventory teams to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components required for production.
- Quality Control: Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure that production processes adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements, and performance of the PMT metrics is critical to the business.
- Reporting and Analysis: Generate reports on production performance, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
- Continuous Improvement: Work on process improvements, implement lean 6S manufacturing principles, and drive efficiency gains.
- Communication & Coordination: Liaise with various departments (production, purchasing, quality, maintenance and Engineering) to ensure alignment and smooth operations. Take a leading role in cross functional efforts to coordinate solutions, actions or achieve continuous improvement initiatives.
- Compliance: Ensure all production activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.
What you bring to the role
- 3+ years experience in production management or a similar role, with knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent Communicator
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies
- Experience in an ERP/MRP system such as SAP
Additional skills desired for the role
- Post Secondary education within a supply chain discipline
- APICS training
Discipline
Manufacturing
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Clearance required for role
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:
- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- 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, along with:
- 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
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring
