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About this Production Planner role at CAE

CAE · Onsite · Montreal (St. Laurent)

                                                                                                         

At CAE, our Manufacturing experts turn visionary designs into reality, creating industry-leading simulators for our Civil Aviation and Defense & Security divisions. Like the ground crew of innovation, every day is an opportunity to transform ideas into globally renowned products, from assembly and testing to final production and implementation.

By contributing your expertise, you’ll help build the future of training and safety with precision, ensuring our clients are prepared for their most critical moments. As all the pieces come together, each component, carefully assembled, adds to the overall strength of the final product, crafting something that will drive CAE's mission of quality, integrity, and excellence worldwide.

Are you passionate about your field? Are you looking for a work environment where you can meet challenges, innovate, use state-of-the-art tools and collaborate with experts from various sectors? Would you like to join an international company that is a leader in its sector and whose projects you would be proud to contribute?

The incumbent is responsible for planning production, support relating to on-time delivery and coordinating the organization of work in collaboration with production and in accordance with cell policies and procedures. Your role will be to plan the production of certain cells in our factory.

Responsibilities:

  • Understand the interdependencies within the manufacturing environment itself as well as those with other groups.

  • Identify / optimize cell bottlenecks to ensure adherence to the overall production plan on schedule.

  • Perform daily monitoring of scheduling plans and make any necessary adjustments.

  • Act as a resource person for customer service, engineering, project management and manufacturing cells.

  • Make recommendations for staff adjustments or leveling of production according to the horizontal plan (workload vs capacity).

  • Analyze the availability of material inputs in order to adjust the workload release plan accordingly and collaborate with the purchasing department to mitigate the impacts on the production plan.

  • Analyze the new requirements of the master plan and make the necessary changes.

  • Work closely with engineering groups and project planners to meet deadlines.

  • Promote clear communication between the parties and ensure follow-ups.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Relevant bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering or administration.

  • At least three years of relevant experience or training in the field.

  • Strong analytical skills & problem-solving skills;

  • Ability to define problems, gather information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

  • Ability to understand the different assembly sequences and identify bottlenecks

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and ensure on-time execution of tasks.

  • Teamwork and interpersonal skills;

  • Ability to communicate effectively with different groups, colleagues & internal clients

  • Able to provide customer support & present information clearly to various stakeholders

  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite; such as Excel.

  • Thrives in a fast-paced and high-tension environment.

  • Bilingualism in French and English is required.

Prefered Qualifications:

  • Ability to generate reports with databases using SQL, VBA, Power Query Language M, Power BI not required but definitely a plus.

  • Familiarity with an integrated management system (ERP), preferably Oracle.

CAE offers you:

  • An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued

  • The opportunity to work on a variety of projects in a multidisciplinary team

  • Schedule flexibility

  • Attractive social benefits

  • A flexible group insurance plan

  • A pension plan

  • A stock purchase plan with employer contributions

  • A group RRSP  

So come share your passion with us!

With more than 10,000 employees in 35 countries, CAE is a world leader in training in the fields of civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare. To learn more: www.cae.com

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

       

Position Type                      

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [email protected] if needed.

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As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

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About CAE

Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.

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