Material Planner

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Work and Material Planner I for the Final Assembly Line based in Mobile, AL. Reporting to the Manager, Logistics & WMP, the Work and Material Planner is responsible for the coordination of all materials required for their respective A220 assembly position's activities and to plan, and ensure the completion of the day-to-day activities of their respective A220 assembly work station.

The Work and Material Planner will also problem-solve and preclude any issues related to part shortages. The Work and Material Planner is part of an MFT in situ at the station.

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality.

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

• Financial Rewards:
  Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).
• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development:
  Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

• Plan material requirements at work station, 10-day look ahead, Pull Signal for delivery to POU.
• Interface with Mirabel Procurement Operations for shortage resolution via a Supply Officer.
• Coordinate materials required for rescheduling in case of planned shortages (Contingency Plan).
• Investigation in cases of missing parts (including physical search coordinated with 3PL).
• General Coordination with 3PL and on-site workshops as required.
• Coordinate with Operational Procurement on return flow.
• Generate detailed crew and capacity loading plan (in coordination with Methods) to execute the build process in adherence to the Master schedule.
• Ensure hours completion as per crew loading plan, prepare planning to recover lost hours, execute strategy for adherence to Master plan.
• Investigate and prepare the outstanding work (release) report before A/C moves to the next position.
• Responsible for analyzing incoming outstanding work (release) from…