Master Scheduler

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 150 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

The Master Scheduler develops, maintains, and communicates the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing customer demand, contractual commitments, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory targets. The role translates forecasts and program requirements into executable plans, secures alignment with Production, Materials, and the Program Office before execution, and proactively manages changes to support reliable delivery.

This role is currently evolving as the organization develops and transforms its processes, systems, and ways of working.The successful candidate will help define the role’s future direction, establish effective practices, and lead improvements as priorities and responsibilities mature.

As a Master Scheduler, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to)

Master production scheduling and execution

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the MPS based on customer demand, sales forecasts, contractual requirements, production capacity, industrialization and material availability.
• Create daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules aligned with delivery commitments and company objectives; translate demand forecasts into executable plans that account for production constraints.
• Monitor production progress, inventory levels, and resource utilization; adjust schedules proactively to address demand changes, material shortages, equipment downtime, and other disruptions.
• Conduct what-if scenario planning to assess the impact of disruptions or changing priorities and recommend practical recovery options.
• Work with Operations to establish and maintain a stable production schedule while responding to confirmed changes in priorities.
• Prepare production-status reports and provide management with timely updates on schedule risks, bottlenecks, recovery actions, and proposed solutions.

Cross-functional planning and communication

• Lead weekly scheduling and production-planning meetings with Business Development, Operations, Supply Chain, Program, and other relevant stakeholders to review priorities, capacity, constraints, and actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Inventory , and the Program Office to validate forecasts, coordinate material readiness, allocate resources, and secure agreement on the MPS before execution.
• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and their implications promptly to affected stakeholders.

Inventory and capacity management

• Analyze plant capacity—including labour, machinery, and tooling—to identify bottlenecks and plan capacity requirements against the production schedule.
• Optimize finished-goods and work-in-process (WIP) inventory levels while maintaining appropriate material availability and inventory surveillance to support asset management.
• Use production, inventory, and forecast data to support scheduling decisions and identify opportunities to improve flow and delivery performance.

Systems, standard work, and continuous improvement

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of ERP planning parameters and scheduling data.
• Improve scheduling processes, workflows, and systems to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and schedule reliability.
• Develop and implement scheduling policies, procedures, and standard work instructions; train applicable personnel on the processes.

What you require to be successful in the role:

• Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum of eight years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related role.

• Excellent understanding of ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Deltek Costpoint is considered an asset.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to coordinate across functions and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices is preferred.

Benefits of working with DRS

• 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
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• 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 with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.

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