Job Description
About the opportunity
The planning team is undergoing significant changes regarding data reporting and process adjustments. The planner will be responsible for adapting production schedules based on capacity and priorities. This individual will track work orders and proactively identify potential delays.
Training will involve a mix of shadowing with planners. The team consists of four planners, and the individual will report to Michel, totalling six members in the team.
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe, specialising in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500 and is a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
Where you will work
Longueuil, QC, Canada — fully onsite, with an evening shift from 2 PM to midnight, four days a week.
What we offer
- Pay range: $37.00 – $50.00 per hour.
- Contract position based in Longueuil, QC.
- Fully onsite work environment.
- Training through shadowing with planners.
- A team of four planners, reporting to Michel, with six members in the team.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to considering all applications without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
- Reasonable accommodation available on request (astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com).
- Temporary Foreign Worker Recruitment Agency Permit (AR-2000485, Canada Quebec) and Personnel Placement Agency Permit (AP-2000486, Canada Quebec).
Key responsibilities
- Adapt production schedules based on capacity and priorities.
- Track work orders and proactively identify potential delays.
- Work with SAP and extract data from the internal system (Master Plan).
- Use Excel daily (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and various formulas).
- Assist in daily production meetings.
- Set up production schedules for each machine.
- Validate and align priorities with internal and external customers.
- Highlight delays to customers.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in daily escalation meetings with production.
About you
Essential requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills with Excel.
- Good understanding of production planning and operations.
- Planning skills.
- Bilingual in French and English.
- 2–5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling.
Desirable / Nice-to-have
- Experience with PowerBI.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- DEC or equivalent in operations/logistics/mechanical.
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, accounting, supply chain, or engineering is an asset.
- Experience in production, specifically in the Aftermarkets.
- Experience in the Aerospace/Automotive industry.
Personal attributes
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and detail-oriented.
- Strong planner and organiser.
- Bilingual communicator (French and English).
- Proactive in identifying potential delays.
- Collaborative team player.
Education: Bachelor’s degree (DEC or equivalent in operations/logistics/mechanical; Bachelor’s in commerce, finance, accounting, supply chain, or engineering an asset)
Experience: Early Career (3 – 5 years); 2–5 years in production planning or scheduling
How to apply
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Note: We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Job reference: Rework Planner (Evening Shift)
Work Location: In person – Longueuil, QC, Canada