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Job Description

Job Description

Summary

We have a great opportunity for a Production Planner to join our busy Civil Power Production team.

As a Civil Power Production Planner you will be responsible for converting the Master Production Schedule (set by the Central Planning team) into an achievable Production Plan for the Civil Power Value Stream.

The Production Planner must consider capacity and constraints and hold the Production team accountable for execution of the plan.

This role requires analysis of a 13-week window, and sometimes further, working closely with Material Planners, Sourcing, Operations, and other key functions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conversion of Master Production Schedule (MPS) to Value Stream Production Plan across multiple build levels

• Support MPS creations and reschedules aligned to business strategy

• Create Production Plan with consideration of process, machine, and resource capacity

• Drive actions associated to key deliverables on Work in Progress (WIP) and Inventory management

• Work closely with cross-functional team to generate build forecasts and Clear to Launch (CTL) statuses

• Develop Production Planning tools and calculations, whilst contributing to Site standardisation

• Communicate the status of the Plan to all levels of the business

• Ability to balance multiple Key Performance Indicators (KPI) on delivery, inventory, and cost

• Work with Materials Leader to deliver on personal priorities associated to KPI’s

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent knowledge and experience in production planning or supply chain operations

• Relevant experience in Materials/Production Planning and Execution

• MS Office Packages – Specifically Excel

Desired Characteristics

• Strong system knowledge of Oracle ERP or another ERP system

• Six Sigma / Continuous improvement training

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Proven analytical and organisational ability

Total Reward

At GE Aviation 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 (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)

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. (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No