Planner, Engineering Planning

General Dynamics Corporation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and technology seeks an Engineering Planner to enhance safety and project execution at their Tech Center. The role involves enforcing safety policies, managing planning processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and strong skills in communication and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency with key Planning systems preferred.
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety policies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure Design and Engineering tasks are aligned with management expectations.
• Participate in team efforts to resolve challenges using A3 problem-solving.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Tools

Open Plan

WFM

Microsoft Office

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.