Production Planner

LEONARDO DRS
, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies, and prime contractors worldwide. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo and employs more than 45,000 people globally. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture that rewards performance. For additional information, visit

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and aerospace industry.

Reporting to the Manager, Operations, the Production Planner works closely with internal and external customers, performs advanced MRP activities to meet customer requirements and ensure product delivery. The position is located in our office in Kanata, Ottawa.

As a Production Planner, your main responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Interface “start to completion” in planning the transition from receipt of customer order to production to shipment
• Responsible for developing and implementing MRP to ensure on‑time delivery to customers
• Raise, release and maintain work orders based on the Master Production Schedule
• Plan and monitor work orders on the production floor
• Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions
• Create purchase requisitions based on the Master Production Schedule
• Re‑plan activities as a result of schedule/material changes
• Maintain the integrity of data in the MRP system
• Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis
• Track material from requisition to receipt of goods, highlight critical parts/issues, prepare material status reports
• Coordinate configuration changes with purchasing and production
• Support turnaround of Non‑Compliance Reports in a timely manner
• Other duties and projects may be assigned

• Completed Business Administration or Supply Chain and Operations Management program at a recognized post‑secondary institution.
• Planning experience of 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of MRP is essential.
• Active involvement in or completion of APICS certification would be considered an asset.
• Understand and apply knowledge of product structures, configuration control, contracts terminology and ISO procedures.
• Highly effective organization and planning skills.
• Understanding of business processes and functional inter‑relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Advanced problem‑solving skills and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written & verbal).
• Self‑motivated (works independently).
• Works effectively with teams and facilitates interaction.
• Maintains positive working relationships with other team members.
• Excellent time‑management skills and able to prioritize and meet work schedules.

$62,532 - $82,532 CAD

Salary range information provided is a general guideline with criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience considered when presenting an offer.

• 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.
• Possibility of a hybrid work schedule dependent on business requirements.
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on the first day of hire at no cost to the employee, with access to virtual healthcare.
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • Employee discounts at local gym facilities.
• 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 and access to complimentary financial planning.
  • Maternity and parental leave top‑up.
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company‑paid days off.

DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. (DRS Canada), is a leading mid‑tier Canadian defence electronics company specializing in military voice and data communications systems; electro‑optics (EO) and infrared search and tracking systems (IRST); command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) systems integration; deployable flight data recorders; defence/space electronics manufacturing.