Job Description Summary
In this role you will be a Material Planner within the Materials Team, 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. The Material Planner will be integral in executing the Production Plan and will manage work-order launches in combination with effective material presentation and control whilst identifying key shortages that may affect the line
GE Aerospace is a major manufacturer of aircraft engines and components partnering with the world's major aerospace companies covering commercial, business jet and military applications.
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Our Cheltenham facility employs approx 1600 people and manufactures power distribution & avionics equipment for global military and civil aerospace customers.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Role Summary:
- 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 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.
- Request parts through the PFL tool.
- Expedite material through goods inwards
Essential Responsibilities
- Generate daily and weekly production schedule
- Manage shortages to maximise clear to build and on time starts/finishes
- Release job cards in line with MRP and action exception messages
- Collaborate with ops team to provide output commits
- Define daily/weekly production goals to track adherence to the plan
- Collaborate with ops team to ensure resources are appropriately allocated and aligned to achieve the plan
- The applicant must be a good team player flexible and be able to work to tight schedules.
- Monitor the integrity of job card data to ensure MRP signals are correct
Qualifications/Requirements
- The successful candidate will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- They can work in a fast
- paced environment and having experience of, or exposure to, a similar production environment would be beneficial, as would knowledge of MRP systems
- Good problem solving skills & being able to perform effectively in pressurised situations
- Able to effectively influence within a matrix organisation
- Competence in MS Excel is required.
- A degree level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong problem solving skills desirable
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;
- Pension
- Bonus
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
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