Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
What do we offer?
Competitive salary
Company performance bonus scheme
Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
Private medical insurance
Comprehensive health cash plan
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay)
Structured training & opportunities to progress
Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!
What does the role look like?
Join our team as a Production Planner, reporting directly to the Military AFM Production Control Lead. In this crucial role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring the availability of both new and used materials to meet customer demands in accordance with our production plans.
Your responsibilities will include coordinating material procurement and allocation, optimizing inventory levels, and collaborating closely with various teams to ensure smooth and timely production processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of our operations and make a real impact on our ability to fulfil customer requirements efficiently.
What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
Gain a deep understanding of forecasted and planned customer demand to effectively anticipate material and production requirements.
Develop and manage Lines of Balance for each product delivery, ensuring alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.
Coordinate the release of work orders in accordance with production needs, maintaining smooth workflow and minimizing delays.
Implement an escalation process to address and resolve deviations from the production plan promptly and effectively.
Oversee the management of engineering change introductions, product transfers, and Entry into Service activities, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption to operations.
Collaborate closely with operators, production schedules, materials, and equipment to ensure on-time delivery of products to all customers.
Communicate all customer delivery commitments clearly and effectively to ensure alignment across the organization.
Measures of Success:
Achieve high Customer On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance for spares and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) orders.
Maintain a high first-time kit rate, minimizing errors and rework in the production process.
Optimize inventory levels to reduce carrying costs while ensuring adequate material availability to support production requirements.
What will you bring to the role?
Essential skills:
Strong influencing skills and ability to thrive under pressure.
Proven problem-solving ability with a focus on driving issues to resolution.
Highly motivated and analytical, with excellent communication skills.
Desirable skills:
Adaptability to change in a continuous improvement environment.
Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and other digital tools preferred.
Supportive of ACE/AIM principles for continuous improvement.
Knowledge of supply chain management principles
Experience with production scheduling software
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
About us:
At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.
Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.
We believe Diversity drives innovation; equity eliminates obstacles, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can belong & succeed, contributing to a better society.
We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is barrier-free & inclusive as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long term condition to remove barriers that may be experienced in the recruitment process.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!
Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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