GE Aerospace

ProductionPlanner

£45–65k ~AI est. Cheltenham, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Production Planner at GE Aerospace. Skills: Material planning, Process improvement, Problem solving. Ensure accurate and efficient material throughput. Support manufacturing cells”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce cycle time; Improve inventory turns; Reduce manufacturing losses; Develop world-class material presentation; Deliver on Safety; Deliver on Quality; Deliver on Delivery; Deliver on Cost

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Effective problem-solving approach

Eligibility Requirements

Swing Shift, BPSS clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

IT literate, Confident user of PC packages, Experienced in use of ERP/MRP planning systems, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

Nice to Have

Oral and written communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Ability to work collaboratively, Planning and organizational skills, High level of attention to detail, Effective problem-solving approach

What You'll Do.

Ensure accurate and efficient material throughput

Support manufacturing cells

Support external customers

Ensure world class standards of material flow

Ensure world class standards of material storage

Ensure world class standards of material accuracy

Ensure world class standards of material quality

Ensure world class standards of kitting

Attend daily operating rhythms

Ensure cell material position clarity

Use planning methods to execute in line with

Review material position

Drive supply-chain to deliver

Apply problem solving skills to overcome cell queries

Provide swift resolutions

Assist coaches with process improvements

Assist leadership with process improvements

Develop performance of local team

Develop performance of wider manufacturing workshop

Support leadership on process improvement initiatives

Improve inventory turns

Reduce manufacturing losses

Develop world-class material presentation

Deliver on personal goals

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work collaboratively with wider team

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

# ******Job Description Summary****** # **Job Description** ## **Essential Responsibilities** 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. 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. This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract on Swing Shift ## **Role Summary / Purpose** * Attend daily operating rhythms to ensure cell material position clarity. * Use planning methods to execute in line with Production Plan. * Review material position and drive supply-chain to deliver in line with customer requirements. * Apply problem solving skills to overcome cell queries and provide swift resolutions. * Assist other coaches and leadership with process improvements to develop performance of local team and the wider manufacturing workshop. * Support leadership on process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve inventory turns, reduce manufacturing losses, and develop world-class material presentation. * Deliver on personal goals agreed with leadership relating to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. **Desired Characteristics** * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Ability to work collaboratively with wider team. * Working knowledge of both ERP & MRP systems. * Strong planning and organizational skills. * High level of attention to detail and effective problem-solving approach. ## Qualification / Requirements * IT literate with confident user of PC packages and experienced in use of ERP/MRP planning systems. ## **Flexible Working** GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexib

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