Shop Floor Scheduler 1st Shift at GKN

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job Summary Manages Shop Floor Scheduling activities in the Production Area. It includes the management of visual systems to communicate / monitor the sequence of production orders Create and maintain sequenced production execution which through production change-over optimization will ensure maximum capacity utilization to achieve master production schedule.Job Responsibilities Schedule production for specified products and production Lines understanding all the physical and manning constraints of these Lines Ensure that Build Plan: Is feasible and balanced against resource finite/demonstrated capacity Includes all phase-in/out localization and transfer plans as well as new programs development/prototyping Is based on SIOP agreed working calendar and includes all planned downtime (Holiday routine maintenance Line closures etc.) Is in line with Supplier/Subcontractor available supply capacity Can be supported with available WIP and FG packaging Provide input for Material Requirement Planning / Vendor Scheduling process Proactively communicate/escalate to the management team potential MPS issues/constraints to trigger preventive actions in order to mitigate supply failure risk Monitor manufacturing output/performance daily against the plan challenging and understanding whenever performance differs from the plan Monitor Stock cover daily in order to avoid Stock outs as well as overstocks by adjusting the plan if possible or raising the issue with Planning Leader Manage inventory levels of materials used for production by reviewing WIP levels and communicating with Purchasing team lead times of said production materials Regularly analyze Inventory target level vs Customer demand in order to optimize/challenge current status and search for improvement opportunities Provide communication/feedback to program/business line teams in case of any potential supply issues and also in order to improve Forecast accuracy Liaise with PM team to support and coordinate all production planning related new programs launch/prototyping activities Monitor WIP Inventory in light of any potential write off to support planning/commercial decision to be made to minimize impact Ensure processes relevant KPIs are monitored and PDCA approach applied with A3 in case of deviation to ensure targets are delivered in a sustainable way (e.g.: Schedule Adherence Customer DSA Inventory Turns) Manage or take active part in SC and Plant performance related continuous improvement projects/activities Using production change-over matrix sequence weekly MPS into a day/shift detailed shop floor execution plan covering period between 1 to 2 weeks Maximize shared manufacturing resource output/utilization while ensuring full coherence with MPS product mix volumes and required availability dates Ensure that sequenced plan: Is feasible and balanced against resource finite/demonstrated capacity Includes all planned downtime (Holiday routine maintenance Line closures etc.) Is supportable with available WIP and FG packaging Plan develop and prioritize schedules for production work centers to maximize performance and minimize production delay Worked with PMO to understand production requirements and facilitated execution of those requirements to the production floor. Incorporated and maintained planning tools to assist with production execution including line-of-balance work center throughput and work center by work center priority lists to guarantee focus on delivery of critical components Work order management including sales order analysis work order release to production and coordination of requirements throughout various production work centersJob Qualifications Required Qualifications: High school diploma 3 years planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor degree in supply chain logistics or related field Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements. This job role requires proficiency in English both verbal and written that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures company policies work instructions operations manuals and more in a manufacturing environment. Reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function of this role and is critical in meeting operations and business needs.Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree GKN experience Aerospace manufacturing experience Ability to create pivot tables & perform V-lookups in Microsoft Excel ADVANCED EXCEL SKILLSET ERP/MRP experience SAP Preferred APICS Certification 5 years planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor degree in supply chain logistics or related field Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirementsCompensation Range The compensation range for this position is between $70000 - $80000.Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can goA Great Place to work needs a Great Way of WorkingEveryone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. Key Skills Employee Orientation,Operational Risk Management,Primavera,Computer Skills,Primavera P6,Medical office experience,Medical Terminology,Schedule Management,Production Planning,Microsoft Project,Medical Scheduling,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 70000 - 80000