Planner, Engineering Planning

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Engineering Planner to enhance project execution and safety leadership at their Tech Center in Cheltenham. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong administrative skills, focusing on continuous improvement and team collaboration. Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in planning systems and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Demonstrated management and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety policies and enhance workplace safety.
• Ensure Design and Engineering tasks are scheduled properly.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Open Plan

WFM

Job description

Job Description

The Engineering Planning Department is looking for a strong individual to contribute toward Engineering Planning efforts at the Tech Center. This position reports directly to the Senior Supervisor, Engineering Planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership:
  • Enforce safety policies and procedures, with a focus on housekeeping and personal safety.
  • Participate in initiatives to enhance workplace safety and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Project Execution:
  • Ensure all Design and Engineering LYS tasks are scheduled in alignment with management expectations
  • Identify non-value-added activities and implement process improvements to enhance productivity.
• Planning Management:
  • Participate on team to resolve challenges using the A3 problem-solving method.
  • Participate in efforts to improve design efficiency and optimization.
• Training and Development:
  • Incorporate feedback and lessons learned to improve future planning and execution stages.
  • Follow planning processes and procedures that are well-documented and communicated and kept up to date.
• Team Collaboration and Communication:
  • Follow Plan requirements that are communicated and well understood by all stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Participate in BOS manufacturing principles and productivity enhancements.
  • Respond as needed to IPTs looking to streamline processes and improve safety, quality, and cost-efficiency

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area required or equivalent experience

Required/Preferred Experience

• Excellent administrative skills: effective interpersonal skills, demonstrated skills in the areas of verbal and written communication, problem solving/decision making, conflict resolution, and organization required.
• Demonstrated understanding/implementation of LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated management, project coordination and leadership skills required. Strong written, oral communications and organizational skills required.
• Proficiency with key Planning systems, including Open Plan and WFM preferred.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office products required.
• Ability and willingness to work in and promote a true team environment.
• Successful experience in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs.