Shop Floor Scheduler - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions

GKN Aerospace Careers • CA

125d • $59,712 - $74,640

About The Position

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years’ planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor degree in supply chain, logistics or related field
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• GKN experience
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Ability to create pivot tables & perform V-lookups in Microsoft Excel
• ADVANCED EXCEL SKILLSET
• ERP/MRP experience
• SAP Preferred
• APICS Certification
• 5 years’ planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor degree in supply chain, logistics or related field

Responsibilities

• Schedule production for specified products and production Lines understanding all the physical and manning constraints of these Lines
• Ensure that Build Plan is feasible and balanced against resource finite/demonstrated capacity
• Include all phase-in/out, localization and transfer plans as well as new programs development/prototyping
• Base the plan on SIOP agreed working calendar and include all planned downtime (Holiday, routine maintenance, Line closures, etc.)
• Align the plan with Supplier/Subcontractor available supply capacity
• Support the plan with available WIP and FG packaging
• Provide input for Material Requirement Planning / Vendor Scheduling process
• Proactively communicate/escalate to the management team potential MPS issues/constraints
• Monitor manufacturing output/performance daily against the plan
• Monitor Stock cover daily to avoid Stock outs and overstocks
• Manage inventory levels of materials used for production by reviewing WIP levels
• Regularly analyze Inventory target level vs Customer demand
• Provide communication/feedback to program/business line teams regarding potential supply issues
• Liaise with PM team to support and coordinate all production planning related new programs launch/prototyping activities
• Monitor WIP Inventory in light of any potential write off
• Ensure processes relevant KPI’s are monitored and PDCA approach applied
• Manage or take active part in SC and Plant performance related continuous improvement projects/activities
• Using production change-over matrix sequence weekly MPS into a day/shift detailed shop floor execution plan
• Maximize shared manufacturing resource output/utilization
• Plan, develop, and prioritize schedules for production work centers
• Work order management including sales order analysis, work order release to production

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees