Materials Planner

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

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The Manufacturing / Materials Planner (also known as on site as a Production Controller) is responsible for generating a Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet required output with available capacity and releases job cards in line with the plan.

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The post holder will also manage shortages to maximize enablement and clear to build in order to drive on time starts and completes to MRP and collaborates closely with Flow Leaders/Production Line Managers to ensure buy-in and adherence to the plan.

Essential Responsibilities

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Generate daily and weekly production schedule

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Manage shortages to maximize clear to build and on time starts/finishes

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Release job cards in line with MRP and action exception messages

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Collaborate with ops team to provide output commits

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Define daily/weekly production goals to track adherence to the plan

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Collaborate with ops team to ensure resources are appropriately allocated and aligned to achieve the plan

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The applicant must be a good team player flexible and be able to work to tight schedules.

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Monitor the integrity of job card data to ensure MRP signals are correct

 

Qualifications/Requirements

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The successful candidate will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

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paced environment and having experience of, or exposure to, a similar production environment would be beneficial, as would knowledge of MRP systems

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Good problem solving skills & being able to perform effectively in pressurized situations

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Able to effectively influence within a matrix organization

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Competence in MS Excel is required.

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A degree level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience.

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Strong oral and written communication skills

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Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

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Ability to work independently

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Strong problem solving skills desirable

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognise's 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;

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12% Company Pension contribution          

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Life Assurance

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Group income protection            

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Private medical cover    

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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. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No