Production Planner Visa Sponsorship Uk

Development
Uk
April 16, 2024
£35 - £45 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

 

Summary

 

Coordinate and accelerate the flow of materials (both from suppliers and among departments) in accordance with production schedules. Plan and schedule your material/production needs. Impacts the quality of one’s own work as well as the work of others on the team. Executes normal operational/technical activities in accordance with instructions and work patterns. There is flexibility in rearranging the sequence to perform tasks/duties based on changing work conditions.

 

Job Description.

Role Summary/Purpose

This position is part of the SIOP team and will serve as the primary liaison between shop operations and the planning team. You will be the primary source of information for the Overhaul and Planning leaders, collaborating with them to optimise plans, cut costs, minimise delinquency, and enhance TAT.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

 

  • Prepare and update production schedules, monitor adherence, and ensure operational alignment with production goals and KPIs.
  • Monitor engines, modules, and individual parts throughout each shop visit to ensure TAT and labour hours are on track and to identify areas for improvement.
  • Identify situations where everyday duties are not completed on time, in accordance with regular work.
  • Prepare and distribute gate closure reports. Highlighting any exceptions, assigning them to action owners, and checking that they are followed up on, ensuring consistency across product lines.
  • Work with support functions on internal and external material commits, noting any cases where they do not meet the criteria.
  • Collaborate with Operations teams to understand workforce capacity, ensuring that leave, sickness, and training levels meet production goals.
  • Collaborate with the larger SIOP team on long-term site capacity planning, including labour and tooling.
  • Maintain site planning tools and systems such as SAP, engine plans, output trackers, and automated scheduling software.
  • Schedule daily production meetings.
  • Collaborate with the maintenance staff to schedule preventative and critical maintenance while minimising interruption to the plan.

 

There are two roles available.

One of the roles will report to the Overhaul Planning Leader, and the primary focus will be Gate 1/3.

One of the posts will report to the Repair Planning Leader, and the major focus will be on Gate 2.

Both roles will be expected to flex across Gates 1, 2, and 3 to serve the company as needed.

 

Qualifications/Requirements

 

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Familiar with engine overhaul procedures
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Experienced with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
  • Highly organised.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Effective problem detection skills
  • Strong team player.

 

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience in a planning and scheduling setting.
  • Understanding of Lean principles, specifically standard work

 

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements whenever possible, and understands the benefits of a healthy work-life balance for workers.

Total Reward.

At GE Aerospace, we recognise the value of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, allows you freedom, choice, and flexibility in how you receive your benefits while also allowing you to save money where possible.

As a new GE employee, we are glad to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you can then adjust to meet your unique needs;

  • Non-contributory Pension.
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Life Assurance
  • Income protection for the entire group
  • Private medical coverage.
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days including public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell.

Equal opportunities

GE Aerospace Wales is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer that accepts applications from disabled candidates. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all. If you require any changes to our recruitment processes or have a question, please email HR.Wales@ge.com.

 

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is necessary and must be maintained for this position. Please keep in mind that if you are unable to receive BPSS clearance, you may be ineligible for the position, and any offer of employment may be rescinded for national security reasons. Please visit the link below for further information on the requirements for BPSS clearance. BPSS

Right to Work.

applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may be denied an appointment if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to fill the position. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration page.

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Additional Information

No relocation assistance provided.

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