Operations Planning Officer

Safran; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of year bonus

Holiday pay

Eco-vouchers

Gift vouchers

Benefits at Work

Days reduction working time

Job summary

Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels is seeking an Operations Planning Officer to manage daily and weekly operations planning, optimize TAT and maintain standards. You will monitor planning execution and adjust to meet OTD targets and drive performance.

You will collaborate with the Operations Manager and Planning Manager, distribute schedules to shift managers, analyze performance data, and contribute to continuous improvement while aligning with Safran quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent by experience.
• Fluent in English, French and Dutch.
• Technical background with engine knowledge.
• Knowledge of quality systems; advanced IT skills (Excel & Power BI).
• Collaborative team player with strong communication.
• Adaptable, results-driven and customer-focused.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan workshop activities to meet OTD and TAT objectives.
• Distribute the schedule to Shift Managers and Team Leaders.
• Verify schedule execution and report deviations to managers.
• Define induction slots with the Planning Manager.
• Participate in network planning initiatives.
• Analyze and summarize daily operational performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Safran standards.

Skills

Multilingual English/French/Dutch

Engine knowledge

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Adaptable & customer-focused

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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 600 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.

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 systemsAdvanced 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.

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

• Gross monthly salary
• Days reduction working time
• End of year bonus
• Holiday pay
• Eco-vouchers, gift vouchers and Benefits at Work

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