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Planner

Employer
GE Aviation
Location
Mitcheldean, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
22 Jan 2019

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Aerospace
Job Type
Permanent
Mitcheldean, Gloucester, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Business:
    GE Aviation
Function:
    Manufacturing
Role Summary/Purpose:
    Reporting to Dowty Planning Leader the Planner is the key link between planning and operations teams, ensuring that the plan agreed at the Sales and Operations planning is fulfilled in a timely manner and monitoring/maintaining site capacity plans with a link in to the S&OP rhythm.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Drive Production Plan - Convert MPS into weekly plan for shop floor. Work with central planning & operation teams to coordinate planning and scheduling activities for production
  • Work closely with Planning & Fulfilment to understand priorities/timelines. Monitor production performance to the plan, take pro-active actions to solve problems and mitigate risk in meeting the plan
  • Timely release of work orders (MHS) & kits to the shop
  • Maintain capacity plan and support S&OP reviews (material and capacity)
  • Liaise with source fulfilment to ensure timely arrival of raw materials. Raise raw material issues which would prevent plan being met - monitor shortages / sub con and investigate root causes of shortages for the area. Implement & monitor corrective actions plans
  • Reporting site WIP levels and owning site raw material entitlement
  • Prepare dashboards to report on production performance which reflect output and delinquencies against targets
  • Co-ordinate with Logistics site goods in/stores & despatch processes
  • Manage inventory levels and accuracy - reduce excess, increase turns, stock takes
  • Maintain Integrity of system (Syteline)
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelor degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Proven experience in a manufacturing supply chain position
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Experience with ERP systems (preferably Syteline)
  • Experience in the materials function (Sourcing, Planning, Fulfilment)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively interface with all levels of the business
  • Flexibility, self-motivation and a can-do attitude are essential
  • A strong team player - able to work to tight deadlines in a busy environment
  • Problem solve and identify process improvementsApplications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61212/hmg-personnel-security-controls.pdf
Desired Characteristics:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong problem solving skills

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