Operations Planner

About M1 Composites

M1 Composites is a leader in the engineering, manufacturing, and repair of composite and sheet metal structures for the commercial and defense aviation industry. M1 is a trusted supplier to major airlines and government operators. Our team of highly specialized engineers and technicians have the chance to work on a wide range of aircraft types. This gives them a unique and exciting experience within the industry.

Purpose

The Operations Planner will be called upon to work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate smooth operations and analyze data to improve M1 Composites’ processes and meet contractual deadlines.

He will prepare various reports for the management committee and maintain real-time performance indicators for employees. The Planner will ensure interdepartmental cohesion and coordinate the timely and cost-effective repair and manufacturing of parts.

The planner plays an active role in the continuous improvement of the various production departments. Working in a constantly evolving environment, the Planner is recognized as an agent of change within his/her team.

Main Responsibilities

• Short- and medium-term operations planning (parts, resources, approvals, etc.),
• Setting standard times for greater organizational efficiency,
• Ensure availability of parts and materials with the procurement department,
• Analyze costs and propose solutions to reduce them,
• Monitor and analyze hours with a view to measurement and improvement,
• Implement, measure, monitor and improve performance indicators,
• Create and present periodic reports for various departments,
• Coordinate and improve processes.
  
  

Your Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent,
• 5-10 years’ experience in aeronautical planning, components and maintenance repair (essential),
• ERP super user, Quantum an asset,
• Knowledge of data analysis (power BI or other),
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team,
• Good written and oral communication skills in French and English,
• Interest for change and new technologies,
• Basic knowledge of programing language (an asset),
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure,
• Good synthesis skills,
• Knowledge of surface finishing processes (an asset),
• Bilingual French and English.