Operations Planning Officer

Safran; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

End of year bonus

Holiday pay

Profit Sharing (CLA 90)

Hospital insurance & Pension plan

Job summary

Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels is seeking an Operations Planning Officer to manage daily and weekly planning, optimize TAT, and maintain the actual standards. You will monitor planning execution and implement adjustments to achieve OTD and TAT targets while developing performance standards for maintenance activities.

The role requires a bachelor degree or equivalent, strong IT skills including Excel and Power BI, and fluent English, French and Dutch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree, or similar by experience
• Good language skills (English, French and Dutch)
• Technical background with good engine knowledge
• General knowledge of quality systems
• Advanced IT skills (advanced Excel and Power BI)
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Adaptable, results-driven, and customer-focused
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Plan workshop activities, in line with decisions and prioritizations made with the Operations Manager & Operations Planning Manager to meet delivery dates (OTD) and TATs objectives
• Distribute the schedule to Operations Shift Managers and Team Leaders
• Verify schedule execution within workflows and inform the Operations Manager, Operations Shift Managers, and Team Leaders of any deviations to ensure objectives are met
• Participate in defining induction slots with the Operations Planning Manager
• Participate in network planning initiatives
• Analyze and summarize daily operational performance for the Operations Manager and Operations Shift Managers
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and stay informed about Safran standards related to your role

Skills

English language

French language

Dutch language

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Customer services and support - Program support & services management (PSSM)

Job title

Operations Planning Officer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Administrative staff

Full-time

Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels is a subsidiary of Safran Aircraft Engines, based at Brussels Airport (Zaventem & Steenokkerzeel, Belgium), specialized in the inspection, maintenance and repair (MRO) of the advanced LEAP jet engines that power the latest generation of the Airbus A320NEO & Boeing B737MAX narrow body families. The company is a key player in the integrated CFM international MRO network. With more than 75 years of experience, and up to 20 international Part 145 certifications (EASA/ FAA/ CAAC/ …), Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels is recognized as a worldwide center of expertise in the air transport industry. More than a 100 airlines, lessors, private aircraft operators and MRO partners have entrusted their engines to our company. We employ over 500 highly skilled, passionate and enthusiastic employees.

Our Operations department is currently looking for an Operations Planning Officer.

As Operations Planning Officer you will be responsible for the daily and weekly operations planning, optimizing the TAT and maintaining the actual standards. You will also follow up on the planning execution and making adjustments in order to achieve the OTD and TAT targets and develop performance standards for our maintenance activities.

Your role:

• Plan workshop activities, in line with decisions and prioritizations made with the Operations Manager & Operations Planning Manager to meet delivery dates (OTD) and TATs objectives;
• Distribute the schedule to Operations Shift Managers and Team Leaders;
• Verify schedule execution within workflows and inform the Operations Manager, Operations Shift Managers, and Team Leaders of any deviations to ensure objectives are met;
• Participate in defining induction slots with the Operations Planning Manager;
• Participate in network planning initiatives;
• Analyze and summarize daily operational performance for the Operations Manager and Operations Shift Managers;
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and stay informed about Safran standards related to your role.

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

We offer an attractive salary package, plus a range of benefits:

• Gross monthly salary
• Meal vouchers
• Days reduction working time
• End of year bonus
• Holiday pay
• Bonus Profit Sharing (CLA 90)
• Hospital insurance & Pension plan insurance
• Eco-vouchers, gift vouchers and Benefits at Work

You can also count on support throughout your career and appropriate theoretical and practical training, and all this in a stimulating and international environment with career opportunities.

Your profile:

• Bachelor degree, or similar by experience
• Good language skills (English, French and Dutch)
• Technical background with good engine knowledge
• General knowledge of quality systems
• Advanced IT skills (advanced Excel and Power BI)
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Adaptable, results-driven, and customer-focused
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Belgium, holding either an EU passport or a valid work & residence permit. Please note that we do not provide assistance with visa or permit applications.

Job location

City (-ies)

GRADUAT/BACCALAUREAT/A1

Minimum experience level required

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.

Safran Aircraft Engines designs, manufactures and markets, either independently or in partnership, civil and military aircraft engines delivering the highest levels of performance, reliability and environmental responsibility. Through CFM International*, the company is notably the world leader in propulsion systems for short- and medium-haul commercial aircraft.

*CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace.