Job Spec

Planning Manager

Permanent

Location: Germany/Switzerland

Salary:Excellent plus benefits

Start: ASAP

Ref: 0206

The role:

  • Support the interior development phase initially in Bavaria
  • Support the set-up of the production plant and daily running of the plant
  • Interface with other key stakeholders (Sales, Programs, Engineering, Methods, Suppliers, Operations and Supply Chain Germany)
  • Developing master production schedules for the aircraft interiors in accordance with production plans.
  • Develop the processes linked to Material and Work planning for all aspects linked to the interior during the development and the production phase
  • Identifying deviations and coordinating corrective actions.
  • Developing detailed execution plans to support budget, production plan, and inventory policies.
  • Building “what if” plans from various hypothetical scenario requests from senior management.
  • Building production and manufacturing plans, manpower and material budgets and forecasts for the aircraft interior program.
  • Hire, train, motivate and develop purchasing buyer and planning technician

Skills Required:

  • The ability to apply PERT and Critical Path and/or Critical Chain Theory Methodologies.
  • Be comfortable in a start-up environment (i.e. flexible, creative, pro-active, responsive, patient/good sense of humor, comfortable with uncertainty/grey areas)
  • Very strong customer focus, self confident, outspoken, excellent organization and presentation skills
  • Good intercultural and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, be a good team player
  • Process oriented, computer-literate and willing to learn new things
  • A general knowledge of an Aerospace manufacturing environment. Business aviation experience is a plus. Knowledge of Business Aircraft interiors a further plus
  • Excellent administration and communication skills.
  • The ability to effectively represent the department at meetings.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and supervision

Experience/Education

  • Relevant educational background
  • Practical experience in the field of Material and Work Planning
  • German & English spoken and written. French a plus

Email: contact@tekniche.co.uk

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