Production Planner- Maternity cover

GE Aerospace

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Cheltenham - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 10 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Were looking for a Production Planner to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contractsomeone who loves bringing order to complexity and making a real impact on delivery.

In this role youll build and refine manufacturing schedules that balance demand capacity and material availability partnering closely with procurement operations quality and logistics to keep everything aligned. Youll monitor plan performance flag risks early and adjust to keep work moving while maintaining accurate ERP/MRP data and finding smart ways to improve batch sizes cycle times and resource utilization. If youre detail-oriented collaborative and enjoy solving problems with data youll thrive hereand help us deliver for our customers with quality speed and cost in mind.

Job Description

  • Plan and schedule productionbased on demand forecasts capacity and material availability.
  • Optimise schedulesto minimise changeovers reduce lead times and improve resource utilization.
  • Monitor schedule adherence identify risks and adjust plans to mitigate delays and meet delivery targets.
  • Collaborate cross-functionallywith procurement operations logistics and quality to align inventory supplier lead times and customer commitments.
  • Maintain master datain ERP/MRP systems including BOMs routings and work center capacities.
  • Analyse performance(OTD cycle time WIP inventory turns) and drive corrective actions.
  • Manage exceptions(shortages machine downtime engineering changes) and communicate clear recovery plans.
  • Support S&OP/MPS processes capacity planning and scenario analysis.
  • Lead continuous improvementinitiatives in planning accuracy data integrity and standard work.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in production planning scheduling or supply chain within manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP (e.g. SAP Oracle IFS) and Excel.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Good understanding of BOMs routings lead times inventory management and S&OP/MPS.
  • APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP certification would be beneficial
  • Exposure or familiarity with lean/continuous improvement processes

Flexible Working:

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice gives you freedom choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

  • Non-contributory Pension
  • Performance related bonus
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Private medical cover
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

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: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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