Production Planner - 12 Month FTC
GE Aerospace · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Full-time Posted 5 days ago
About this role
<h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><b><b>Job Description Summary</b></b></b></span></h1><p></p><p></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Job Description</b></span></h1><h2><b>Essential Responsibilities</b></h2><p></p><p>In this role you will be a Material Planner within the Materials Organisation, responsible for accurate and efficient material throughput in support of manufacturing cells, engineering, and external customers.</p><p>This role has a strong emphasis on ensuring world class standards of material flow, storage, accuracy, quality, and kitting in readiness for program ramp-ups and integration. The Material Planner will be integral in executing the Production Plan to manage work-order launches in combination with effective material presentation and control.</p><p>This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract on Swing Shift</p><p></p><p></p><h2><b>Role Summary / Purpose</b></h2><ul><li><p>Attend daily operating rhythms to ensure cell material position clarity.</p></li><li><p>Use planning methods to execute in line with Production Plan. </p></li><li><p>Review material position and drive supply-chain to deliver in line with customer requirements.</p></li><li><p>Apply problem solving skills to overcome cell queries and provide swift resolutions.</p></li><li><p>Assist other coaches and leadership with process improvements to develop performance of local team and the wider manufacturing workshop.</p></li><li><p>Support leadership on process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve inventory turns, reduce manufacturing losses, and develop world-class material presentation.</p></li><li><p>Deliver on personal goals agreed with leadership relating to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Desired Characteristics</b></p><ul><li><p>Strong oral and written communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Strong interpersonal skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work collaboratively with wider team.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of both ERP & MRP systems.
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