Planning & Logistics Production Scheduler

Line Up Aviation; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist aviation recruitment firm is seeking a Production Scheduler for a contract role in Broughton, England. The candidate will be responsible for supporting operations and ensuring timely delivery of aircraft parts. Strong planning skills, particularly in advanced Google Sheets, are essential. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a background in manufacturing is preferred. The position is fully onsite with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing background preferred, open to other industries.
• Excellent communication and teamworking abilities.
• Determined and decisive with effective solution development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risks and improve EHS performance.
• Support operations for aircraft part deliveries.
• Build strong interfaces with Procurement and Logistic Service Providers.

Skills

Advanced Google Sheets skills

Excellent organisational skills

Results-driven approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork and adaptability

Tools

SAP Planning & Logistics

Job description

Overview

Our client has an opportunity for a Production Scheduler to join them on a contract basis until October 2026. You will be joining a team that is critical to the success of the business operating in a vibrant and diverse place to work.

Role details

• Role: Production Scheduler
• Location: Broughton, Flintshire - fully onsite
• Hours: 35 per week
• Clearance: BPSS required before starting
• Hourly Rate: £29.51 via Umbrella, inside IR35

What you\'ll be doing

• As the Planning & Logistics Production Scheduler, evaluated risks and contributed to continuous improvement of EHS performance through improved processes for the design, manufacture, assembly and procurement of supply of products, services and equipment.
• Support operations for the delivery of all aircraft part commodities to achieve build, cost and delivery targets.
• Work as part of a multifunctional team on projects aimed at improving business performance and address day-to-day issues as they arise.
• Provide support to the Operational Business Areas to enable the financial man hours per set to be achieved.
• Anticipate and respond to rate changes and manage risks and opportunities.
• Support and enable Operational & Functional deliverables and adapt quickly to changes in production.
• Support to ensure the (AOS) is deployed in all relevant areas.
• Build a strong interface with Procurement to anticipate and mitigate supplier performance risks and minimize impact to Operations.
• Ensure a strong interface with the Logistic Service Provider (LSP) to ensure logistical processes are followed and non-adherences are addressed.

Requirements

• Advanced Google Sheets skills (including macros and data manipulation)
• Manufacturing background preferred; open to other industries with strong planning experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Results-driven, logical and methodical approach to achieving tasks and objectives
• Determined and decisive; uses initiative to develop effective solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills - good communicator
• Great teamworker - adaptable and flexible
• SAP Planning & Logistics knowledge & experience preferable

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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