Production Planning & Control Manager M/F (H/F)

SAFRAN AERO PREMIUM SEATING DWC-LLC; Dubai; Sur place; AED 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Safran Seats in Dubai seeks a Production Planning & Control Manager to lead the site's short-term planning, converting the MPS into actionable schedules for all work centers. You will drive daily/weekly planning reviews, ensure ERP alignment, and implement lean improvements while coaching 3–4 production schedulers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in production planning in aviation or regulated environments, strong ERP/MRP experience, and a proven ability to improve planning metrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in production planning and shop floor scheduling.
• Experience in aviation or a regulated environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems for material management and planning.
• Proven ability to drive improvements in planning metrics.
• Experience with capacity planning and recovery planning.
• Advanced MS Office and basic analytical tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with accountability and resilience.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily and weekly production scheduling aligned with ERP and MPS.
• Translate mid-term plans into actionable shop-floor schedules considering capacity and part enablement.
• Define scheduling fences and rules with Operations and Logistics teams.
• Prioritize work centers, balance resources, and meet delivery targets.
• Identify and address component shortages; support material flow and expediting.
• Review planning data accuracy and planning metrics; drive improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate ERP changes for new and existing programs; ensure PPC process documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean initiatives across planning activities.
• Coach and develop a team of 3-4 Production Schedulers; manage workload.

Connaissances

Production scheduling

ERP/MRP systems

Capacity planning

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Lean methodology

Description du poste

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 110 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 31,3 milliards d'euros en 2025, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2025 » du magazine TIME. Avec plus d'un million de sièges équipant les flottes des plus grandes compagnies aériennes, Safran Seats est l'un des leaders mondiaux des sièges pour passagers, équipages d'avions et hélicoptères grâce à des solutions innovantes et à forte valeur ajoutée. Parce que nous sommes persuadés que chaque talent compte, nous valorisons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap pour nos opportunités d'emploi.

Descriptif mission

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.

Qualifications:

• 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