Job Description

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling

Location: Peterborough, Ontario

Production Planner

Summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling in Peterborough, Ontario, is part of Fairbanks Morse Defense and supports allied fleets with specialized, large-scale assembly, testing, and integration for complex naval and undersea handling systems. Our people bring engineering, manufacturing, and practical problem-solving together under one roof to build mission-critical solutions where quality and reliability matter. It is a strong, hands-on culture shaped by great people who respect one another, take pride in their work, and share a clear commitment to the customers and missions they support.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is looking for a Production Planner to join that team. Reporting to the Supply Chain & Quality Manager, the Production Planner creates and manages manufacturing schedules to ensure products are produced on time, and materials are available when needed. This role balances customer demand, production capacity, and inventory levels to optimize manufacturing operations. For an analytical, collaborative planner who enjoys being close to the work, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact on factory performance, customer commitments, and mission success.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage weekly production schedules while balancing capacity and labor requirements.
• Leverage ERP technology, data analytics, and continuous improvement principles to optimize planning performance.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Programs, and Supply Chain teams to maximize efficiency and production flow.
• Coordinate resources and planning activities to support on-time production and customer deliveries.
• Proactively identify and communicate risks that could impact production schedules, material availability, or customer commitments.
• Monitor the progress of units throughout the manufacturing process
• Work directly with Production Supervisors and department leads to ensure schedules are achievable
• Identify production bottlenecks, material shortages, labor constraints and other risks before they impact delivery
• Review labor and production capacity when establishing schedules
• Adjust schedules based on changing priorities, material availability and production conditions
• Provide management with accurate production status and projected completion dates
• Participate in production meetings and communicate priorities to the appropriate departments
• Help improve scheduling and workflow processes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of production planning, scheduling or production management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of inventory management, capacity planning, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Experience using ERP systems for planning and scheduling activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience implementing or improving planning systems, tools, and processes.
• Preferred - Experience with AI-powered planning tools, predictive analytics, or advanced planning software.
• Experience with custom or low-volume manufacturing is preferred
• Ability to read and understand production drawings, work orders and bills of material
• Comfortable spending significant time on the production floor, not just working from an office
• Must be Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada for greater than 5 years.
• Able to obtain NATO security clearance (Secret Level) through Canadian Contract Security Program.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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