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Pratt & Whitney

Production Planning and Control Manager

Pratt & Whitney

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About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada's Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why Join The Team?

The CFL (Centre manufacturier Longueuil) organization is looking for a dynamic, creative, and organized individual who is eager to contribute to P&WC's business objectives through production planning and control. The responsibilities associated with this position are diverse, rewarding, and involve collaboration with various departments across P&WC. If you have strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, initiative, and autonomy, as well as a passion for management, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

Supported by a strong team and collaborating with various groups and partners across the organization, you will be responsible for leading a production planning team that oversees production planning and control for all CFL activities.

The position also includes recruiting new team members, as well as providing the development and mentorship required to maintain key competencies. You will be responsible for ensuring that the services provided remain aligned with the company's strategy in a constantly evolving environment.

This is a full-time day shift position from Monday to Friday based in Longueuil, and performed exclusively on-site.

What your day to day will look like?

  • Collaborate closely with the various Business Unit Managers (MLMs) to implement strategies aimed at meeting customer demand and business objectives;
  • Ensure effective production planning across all areas under your responsibility in order to achieve the sector's business objectives;
  • Implement effective routines to maintain the accuracy and quality of all data required for effective production planning;
  • Support the production planning team in its interactions with support functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations;
  • Maintain and develop a supplier base that meets our quality and efficiency requirements in order to support our manufacturing operations;
  • Ensure that the production planning team implements strategies to meet our various KPIs related to inventory management;
  • Continue to monitor and deploy the department's transformation initiatives (CORE) in order to increase the stability and quality of the work performed by the entire production planning team;
  • Establish a structure to support the development of each team member while promoting a culture of engagement and collaboration;
  • Act as a spokesperson and ambassador for CFL products to help promote and showcase the organization.

What do you need to be successful?

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or another related field;
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in the aerospace industry, including 3 years in a management role;
  • Field of study: Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or Supervision;
  • Knowledge of logistics, planning tools, and production tracking;
  • Knowledge of CORE continuous improvement concepts (5S, Lean Manufacturing, Tier Meetings, Gemba Walks, visual management, etc.);
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), SAP, and Power BI;
  • Promotes teamwork through effective and engaging communication;
  • Well organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
  • Comfortable working in a constantly evolving environment and under tight deadlines;
  • Ability to understand various production challenges and anticipate potential issues;
  • Quality- and results-oriented, with a strong commitment to meeting customer requirements;
  • Strong ethical standards and ability to work independently without direct supervision;
  • Willingness to travel occasionally;
  • Bilingual in English and French, both spoken and written;
  • Knowledge of aerospace parts manufacturing processes (an asset);
  • Knowledge of quality processes in the aerospace industry (an asset);

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

  • Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
  • Group insurance program
  • Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
  • Merit or recognition program
  • Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
  • Recreational and sports club
  • Nearby daycares
  • Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

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Longueuil, QC

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