Entry-level Production Control Analyst

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Requirements

0-2 years of experience working in Microsoft Excel, specifically pivot tables, V-look ups, etc.
Experience organizing a matrix for day-to-day build plan for a shop
Experience efficiently facilitating meetings
Experience using an MRP system
Ability to present data in a clear and concise manner
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to schedule in a sequenced manufacturing environment
Ability to run own project tasks and to understand the workflow from shop-to-shop
Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred, although not a required accreditation standard program or another related field of study
3+ years of related experience
1+ year of experience in an analyst role
Aerospace experience
Experience using SAP
Experience using Microsoft Project
Experience with production control
Experience creating and maintaining metrics
Experience establishing plans around hours and overtime

Responsibilities

Analyzes methods, facilities, and equipment to ensure optimum use of resources
Evaluates and analyzes capability and capacity plans, processes, and products; recommends improvements; and implements approved changes
Analyzes the impact of process and production changes on budget projections and develops and applies labor standards to production orders
Coordinates, analyzes and presents performance data to manufacturing management for resource allocation decisions
Oversees and directs the implementation of current and proposed manufacturing processes and products
Assists in the layout of factory shop floors; ensures the accuracy of budget and performance status data
Interfaces with manufacturing management and the tooling organization to ensure resource availability
Represents the organization in cross-functional teams
Ensures that implemented process enhancements meet improvement targets
Implements manufacturing process improvements
Develops shop schedules and capacity plans for work centers, machines, and tools
Works according to established guidelines, exercising broad latitude in determining technical solutions with some guidance from more experienced analysts
Applies technical principles, theories, and concepts frequently