Shop Floor Scheduler - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions
Shop Floor Scheduler - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions
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Job Description
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Manages Shop Floor Scheduling activities in the Production Area. It includes the management of visual systems to communicate / monitor the sequence of production orders Create and maintain sequenced production execution which through production change-over optimization will ensure maximum capacity utilization to achieve master production schedule.
Job Responsibilities
Schedule production for specified products and production Lines understanding all the physical and manning constraints of these Lines
Ensure that Build Plan:
Is feasible and balanced against resource finite/demonstrated capacity
Includes all phase-in/out localization and transfer plans as well as new programs development/prototyping
Is based on SIOP agreed working calendar and includes all planned downtime (Holiday routine maintenance Line closures etc.)
Is in line with Supplier/Subcontractor available supply capacity
Can be supported with available WIP and FG packaging
Provide input for Material Requirement Planning / Vendor Scheduling process
Proactively communicate/escalate to the management team potential MPS issues/constraints to trigger preventive actions in order to mitigate supply failure risk
Monitor manufacturing output/performance daily against the plan challenging and understanding whenever performance differs from the plan
Monitor Stock cover daily in order to avoid Stock outs as well as overstocks by adjusting the plan if possible or raising the issue with Planning Leader Manage inventory levels of materials used for production by reviewing WIP levels and communicating with Purchasing team lead times of said production materials
Regularly analyze Inventory target level vs Customer demand in order to optimize/challenge current status and search for improvement opportunities
Provide communication/feedback to program/business line teams in case of any potential supply issues and also in order to improve Forecast accuracy
Liaise with PM team to support and coordinate all production planning related new programs launch/prototyping activities
Monitor WIP Inventory in light of any potential write off to support planning/commercial decision to be made to minimize impact
Ensure processes relevant KPIs are monitored and PDCA approach applied with A3 in case of deviation to ensure targets are delivered in a sustainable way (e.g.: Schedule Adherence Customer DSA Inventory Turns)
Manage or take active part in SC and Plant performance related continuous improvement projects/activities
Using production change-over matrix sequence weekly MPS into a day/shift detailed shop floor execution plan covering period between 1 to 2 weeks
Maximize shared manufacturing resource output/utilization while ensuring full coherence with MPS product mix volumes and required availability dates
Ensure that sequenced plan:
Is feasible and balanced against resource finite/demonstrated capacity
Includes all planned downtime (Holiday routine maintenance Line closures etc.)
Is supportable with available WIP and FG packaging
Plan develop and prioritize schedules for production work centers to maximize performance and minimize production delay
Worked with PMO to understand production requirements and facilitated execution of those requirements to the production floor. Incorporated and maintained planning tools to assist with production execution including line-of-balance work center throughput and work center by work center priority lists to guarantee focus on delivery of critical components
Work order management including sales order analysis work order release to production and coordination of requirements throughout various production work centers
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
3 years planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor degree in supply chain logistics or related field
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
GKN experience
Aerospace manufacturing experience
Ability to create pivot tables & perform V-lookups in Microsoft Excel
ADVANCED EXCEL SKILLSET
ERP/MRP experience
SAP Preferred
APICS Certification
5 years planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor degree in supply chain logistics or related field
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements
Compensation Range
The compensation range for this position is between $59712 - $74640.
Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
Employment Type
Part-Time
