Production Planner

Date Posted:

2026-03-27

Country:

Canada

Location:

CA-ON-MIDLAND-450 ~ 450 Leitz Rd ~ 450 BLDG

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and Defense Company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon ELCAN is a global leader in high-precision optical systems. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence spans over 70 years has earned us a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions for the most demanding challenges in the world. Join our dynamic team and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact across the globe.

We have an immediate need for a Production Planner to join our Production Control team. In this role, you will play a key part in the planning of all of our manufacturing, assembly and procurement activities. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with skilled professionals, leverage advanced technologies, and contribute to the success of Raytheon ELCAN.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders while balancing capacity, materials availability, and operational priorities.
• Create and manage work orders within the ERP system (e.g., Infor LN), ensuring accurate routing, material allocation, and production timelines.
• Coordinate closely with Supply Chain Management, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure materials are available to support planned production.
• Collaborate with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Quality to resolve scheduling conflicts, capacity constraints, and production issues.
• Monitor production progress, update schedules as required, and communicate changes to stakeholders to maintain alignment across operations and supply chain functions.
• Analyze demand, capacity, and material availability to balance production schedules and meet delivery commitments.
• Develop reporting tools or dashboards to track progress and identify potential bottlenecks in production planning.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain in-depth experience working with ERP systems and production planning tools in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Develop cross-functional collaboration skills by partnering with teams across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering.
• Enhance your problem-solving expertise by addressing real-world challenges in scheduling, capacity planning, and material optimization.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 3–5+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, or supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Infor LN, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms for work order management and production planning.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and planning tools for schedule tracking, reporting, and production analysis.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven experience creating and managing work orders, purchase requisitions, and production schedules within an ERP environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with Supply Chain, procurement, operations, and engineering teams to ensure production plans are achievable and materials are available.
• Familiarity with demand and capacity analysis to optimize production schedules.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and internal EHS policies.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles or other continuous improvement methodologies.

What We Offer:

• Collaborative & innovative work environment
• Relocation Eligibility
• Signing Bonus
• Small town environment with urban comforts

Learn More & Apply Now!

At Raytheon ELCAN, we offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of high-precision optical systems. We provide a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, job flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of optics while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field.

Raytheon ELCAN is located in Midland Ontario, a community known for its technological advancements. Midland offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, making it an ideal place to work, grow, and belong.

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program.

Raytheon ELCAN adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The salary range for this role is 54,000 CAD - 93,150 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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