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Production Planner

Aerospace
Papendrecht
Full time

Introduction

Do you like to keep an overview in a technical production environment and do you get energy from a tight schedule that is perfectly correct?
At GKN Aerospace you work on the future of aviation: smarter, faster and more sustainable. Will you be our new Shopfloor Scheduler at Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht?

Function

As a Shop Floor Scheduler, you are the link between planning, production, logistics and purchasing. You ensure that everything on the shop floor runs smoothly: on time, with the right resources and according to schedule. Thanks to your insight, the production process remains in motion and bottlenecks are quickly resolved. Your tasks:

  • Set up, monitor and adjust the daily production planning
  • Checking that schedules are feasible based on capacity, resources and quality controls
  • Monitoring inventory levels and identifying material or delivery problems
  • Coordinate maintenance, changeover times and any adjustments in production
  • Tracking production performance and adjusting for deviations
  • Visualizing planning on the shop floor for optimal insight
  • Participate in improvement projects in the area of planning and process optimization

What's in it for you

At GKN Aerospace you will work in an innovative, international environment where quality, technology and cooperation come together. You will have plenty of room to develop yourself and really contribute to advanced aerospace engineering.
We offer:

  • An attractive salary appropriate to your experience (between €3,300-5,000)
  • A minimum of 25 vacation days
  • Travel reimbursement and a solid pension plan
  • Room for training and personal development
  • Work with modern production techniques in an inspiring environment
  • Be part of an engaged and knowledgeable team
  • Contributions to international programs such as the Apache and NH90

Who are you

You like structure and get energy from optimizing processes. You communicate clearly with colleagues from different departments and switch priorities effortlessly.
You bring:

  • MBO+ or HBO working and thinking level (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain or logistics)
  • Experience with production planning or shop floor scheduling
  • Knowledge of MPS / SIOP / MRP and ERP systems
  • Strong numerical understanding and proficient with Excel or data analysis tools
  • Experience with visual planning systems is a plus
  • Accuracy, initiative and good overview in a technical environment

About the organization

GKN Landing Gear is part of GKN Aerospace, a global supplier of aircraft components. The Papendrecht location designs, manufactures and maintains landing gear and components for aircraft and helicopters. They work on prestigious programs such as Apache, NH90 and Reaper. There is a collegial atmosphere within the facility, where craftsmanship, precision and cooperation are key.

Interest

WFS PRO is handling the application process for this position. Do you want to contribute to innovative aerospace engineering and develop yourself within an international organization? Then apply now!

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