Production Planner

Morson Group; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospace company in Broughton is seeking a Planning & Logistics Production Scheduler for night shifts. The role focuses on end-to-end planning and logistics to support wing assembly and fuel system installations, enabling delivery targets and strategic growth in civil aviation.

You will optimize production flow, drive scheduling efficiency, and collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics providers to mitigate risks and address supplier performance issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and logistics within a manufacturing context.
• Ability to drive production scheduling and improve efficiency.
• Strong analytical mindset with data manipulation capability.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and scheduling to optimize production flow.
• Drive efficiency and manage targets for man-hours per set.
• Plan for rate changes, mitigate risks, and coordinate with the LSP.

Skills

Google Sheets

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP Planning & Logistics

Job description

A challenging and rewarding opportunity has opened within the Planning & Logistics function at an aerospace company in Broughton.

Please note this role is working a nightshift.

The successful candidate will assume a crucial role, focusing on the end-to-end management of planning and logistics processes. Your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and provide ongoing operational support for the assembly of wings and fuel system installations.

Join our committed and diverse team where your expertise will directly enable both the Wing of the future program and the long-term strategic growth goals of the civil aircraft sector.

Core Responsibilities & Impact

• As the Planning & Logistics Production Scheduler, you will be central to optimizing our production flow and mitigating risk.
• Production Scheduling & Efficiency: Drive efficiency across Operational Business Areas to ensure targets for financial man-hours per set are consistently met.
• Manage production agility by proactively anticipating, responding to, and planning for changes in rate, while managing associated risks and opportunities.
• Enable critical deliverables by supporting both Operational and Functional goals, acting quickly to adapt to shifts in the production environment.
• Supply Chain & Stakeholder Management: Mitigate supplier risk by building a strong interface with our Supply Chain to anticipate and address supplier performance issues, protecting Operations from impact. Ensure adherence to logistical standards by maintaining a strong interface with the Logistics Service Provider (LSP) and addressing any process non-adherence swiftly.

Skills, Knowledge, Competencies Required

• Technical Expertise & Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets, including expertise in data manipulation and macro development.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with SAP Planning & Logistics (Essential).
• A results-driven, logical, and methodical approach to setting and achieving objectives.