Production Planner

Job Description SummaryThis role is within the SIOP team and will be the main interface between shop operations and the planning team. You will be a main source of information to the Overhaul and Planning leaders, working with them to optimise plans, minimise cost, reduce delinquency and improve TAT.Job DescriptionEssential ResponsibilitiesPrepare and update production schedules, drive adherence and ensure operational alignment with production plans and KPIs.Monitor engines, modules and piece parts through each shop visit, ensuring TAT & labour hours are on target and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.Highlight instances where daily tasks are not completed on schedule, in line with standard work.Generate and distribute digital reports. Highlighting any exceptions, aligning them to action owners and verifying these are followed up on, ensuring consistency across product lines.Work with support functions on internal and external material commits, highlighting instances where these do not fit the requirement.Work with Operations teams to understand labour capacity, ensuring that leave, sickness & training levels support production plans.Work with the wider SIOP team on long term site capacity planning; labour and tooling.Maintain site planning tools and systems including SAP, engine plans, output trackers and automated scheduling tools.Conduct daily production meetings.Work with the maintenance team on scheduling preventative and essential maintenance with minimal disruption to the plan.Facilitating site wide production meetings with relevant stakeholders, including Senior Leadership Team.Qualifications/RequirementsExperience of working in a manufacturing environmentProficient user of Microsoft ExcelExperienced user of ERP systems (e.g. SAP)Highly organisedExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsEffective problem identification skillsStrong team playerDesired CharacteristicsExperience in a planning/scheduling environmentFamiliar with engine overhaul processesUnderstanding of Lean principles, particularly standard workFlexible WorkingGE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.Total RewardAt 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 PensionPerformance related bonusLife AssuranceGroup income protectionPrivate medical coverHoliday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sellEqual OpportunitiesGE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contactHR.Wales@ge.com.Security ClearanceBaseline 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:BPSSRight to WorkApplications 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. For further information please visit theUK Visas and Immigration website.Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr