Production Planning & Control Manager M/F

Safran; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Production Planning & Control Manager to lead the site's short-term planning, converting the Master Production Schedule into actionable shop-floor schedules for all work centres.

The role requires 5+ years in production planning, strong ERP/MRP skills, and a track record of improvements; responsibilities include daily scheduling, capacity planning, and team coaching for 3-4 schedulers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in production planning and shop floor scheduling, preferably in aviation.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems for material management and planning.
• Ability to drive measurable improvements in planning metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily and weekly production scheduling aligned with ERP and MPS.
• Translate mid-term MPS into shop-floor schedules considering capacity.
• Define scheduling rules and time fences with Operations and Logistics.
• Manage work center prioritization and recovery actions.
• Coordinate responses to component shortage risks and expediting actions.
• Oversee ERP-driven changes for production programs and KPI reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives across planning.

Skills

Production planning

Shop floor scheduling

ERP/MRP

Capacity planning

Lean

APICS CPIM

Microsoft Excel

Education

Master's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Production Planning & Control Manager M/F

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference number

2026-189802

Job details

Job title

Production Planning & Control Manager M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Ready to take part in shaping the future of aerospace in the Middle East? Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint with a brand-new production plant, bringing our expertise even closer to customers and the region's dynamic aviation hub. Here, our teams will deliver top-tier Business and Economy Class seats, supporting airline partners.

To join this exciting new journey, we are now seeking a Production Planning & Control Manager – a key role at the heart of our growth. The objective is to lead the site's short term planning function, converting the Master Production Schedule into executable and enabled production schedules for all work centres.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading daily and weekly production scheduling activities in alignment with ERP requirements and the Master Production Schedule (MPS).

• Translating mid-term MPS plans into actionable shop-floor schedules, accounting for available capacity and part enablement.

• Defining scheduling time fences and rules in coordination with Operations and Logistics teams.

• Managing work center prioritization, balancing resources, and addressing delivery and efficiency targets.

• Identifying and coordinating responses to component shortage risks, supporting material flow and expediting actions as required.

• Overseeing planning parameter reviews, including ERP data accuracy and planning metrics.

• Driving daily and weekly planning reviews, monitoring schedule adherence and coordinating recovery actions.

• Supporting the implementation of engineering changes in the ERP for new and existing production programs.

• Managing supply chain elements for shop floor execution and resolving Manufacturing Order issues.

• Ensuring all Production Planning & Control (PPC) processes are properly documented and compliant with business and quality standards.

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives, supporting digital transformation, and promoting lean methodologies across planning activities.

• Coaching and developing a team of 3-4 Production Schedulers, ensuring effective performance and workload management.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Experience with APICS/CPIM certification, lean practices, or AS9100 traceability is an advantage.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning and shop floor scheduling management, preferably in aviation or a similar regulated environment.

• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems for Material Management and Production Planning.

• Proven ability to drive measurable improvements in production planning metrics.

• Experience in capacity planning and ability to develop recovery plans.

• Advanced user of Microsoft Office and basic analytical software tools.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

• Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and resilience, with experience leading team performance and coaching staff

Job location

Job location

Mideast, United Arab Emirates

City (-ies)

Dubai

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Master Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years