Shop Floor Scheduler - 1st Shift

Overview

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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 are inspired by opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We are proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. We are 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.

Manages Shop Floor Scheduling activities in the Production Area. It includes the management of visual systems to communicate / monitor the sequence of production orders, create and maintain sequenced production execution which through production change-over optimization will ensure maximum capacity utilization, to achieve master production schedule.

• 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.
  • Includes all phase-in/out, localization and transfer plans as well as new programs development/prototyping.
  • Is based on SIOP agreed working calendar and includes all planned downtime (Holiday, routine maintenance, Line closures, etc.).
  • Is in line with Supplier/Subcontractor available supply capacity.
  • Can be supported 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 to trigger preventive actions in order to mitigate supply failure risk.
• Monitor manufacturing output/performance daily against the plan, challenging and understanding whenever performance differs from the plan.
• Monitor stock cover daily to avoid stock outs as well as overstocks by adjusting the plan or raising the issue with the Planning Leader.
• Manage inventory levels of materials used for production by reviewing WIP levels and communicating with Purchasing on lead times of said production materials.
• Regularly analyze Inventory target level vs Customer demand to optimize current status and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide communication/feedback to program/business line teams in case of any potential supply issues and to improve forecast accuracy.
• 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 to support planning/commercial decision making to minimize impact.
• Ensure processes relevant KPI s are monitored and a PDCA approach applied with A3 in case of deviation to ensure targets are delivered in a sustainable way (e.g.: Schedule Adherence, Customer DSA, Inventory Turns).
• 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 covering period between 1 to 2 weeks.
• Maximize shared manufacturing resource output/utilization while ensuring full coherence with MPS product mix, volumes and required availability dates.
• Ensure that sequenced plan:
  • Is feasible and balanced against resource finite/demonstrated capacity.
  • Includes all planned downtime (Holiday, routine maintenance, Line closures, etc.).
  • Is supportable with available WIP and FG packaging.
• Plan, develop, and prioritize schedules for production work centers to maximize performance and minimize production delay.
• Work with PMO to understand production requirements and facilitate execution of those requirements on the production floor. Maintain planning tools (line-of-balance, work center throughput, and work center by work center priority lists) to focus on delivery of critical components.
• Oversee work order management including sales order analysis, work order release to production, and coordination of requirements across production work centers.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 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
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
• English proficiency sufficient to understand and follow safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, and manuals in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree
• GKN experience
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Ability to create pivot tables & perform…