Manager, Planning (CF34/CFM56)

at  StandardAero

BUILD AN AVIATION CAREER YOU’RE PROUD OF

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.
Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Oversee and mentor the Planning Group to ensure a high level of proficiency and development.
• Create and maintain level loaded Master Production Schedule
• Ensure a consistent handoff of planning information to production via the production Planner(s).
• Maintain a valid capacity requirements plan that supports the master production schedule
• Identify and manage bottlenecks and capacity issues with the Production planning team, co-ordinate internally and externally the resolution of the issues
• Establish and monitor ERP system parameters, including safety stock levels for finished goods and raw material inventories
• Lead daily/weekly/monthly Production Schedule meetings
• Liaise with Repair and Development Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Production Engineering and customer service to achieve on time delivery at optimum cost
• Review and action exception messages on a weekly basis
• Lead the development of scheduling tools to increase the level of automation and reduce the manual nature of the Scheduling function
• Provide guidance and expertise to develop shop team knowledge relative to shop schedule optimization
• Work with Sr. Leaders and Sales to reserve capacity as necessary for specific jobs or customers
• Create weekly/monthly reports and KPIs
• Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge, ethics and practices when dealing with customers, suppliers, peers, subordinates, supervisors and other key stakeholders of the companyConduct oneself in a professional manner that reflects integrity and respect towards customers, suppliers, peers, subordinates, supervisors and other key stakeholders of the company
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  Relocation Provided: No

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree or equivalent experience in a technical field along with at least 3-5 years of experience in planning/scheduling in a customized mixed model production shop
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.
• Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive thinker with attention to detail.
• Ability to change direction and manage multiple relationships, responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed expectations.
• Extensive knowledge and expert level user of Microsoft Office tools e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Strong planning, organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Team attitude; eager to cooperate with others, has exceptional interpersonal-communication skills.

Please refer the Job description for details