Production Planner

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Production Planner</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Burnley</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Safran Nacelles</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Onsite Monday - Friday</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for a Production Planner to support the delivery of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) by ensuring the efficient flow of materials and components through our internal supply chain.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Production teams, you will develop realistic short-term supply plans, manage production orders, monitor capacity, and resolve supply challenges to ensure customer demand is met while maintaining inventory targets.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Develop and maintain short-term supply plans aligned to the MPS and customer demand.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Validate MRP outputs and manage exception messages.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Launch, sequence, and manage production orders within the ERP system.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Perform detailed capacity planning and identify potential constraints.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Negotiate delivery dates and quantities with internal suppliers.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitor manufacturing progress and implement recovery plans where required.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Analyse supply chain performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure stock accuracy through effective order management and receipting processes.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support subcontracted processes and manage production order closure and archiving.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Participate in daily control rooms, planning reviews, audits, and improvement projects.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependant)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role dependant)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent training, education, and development schemes</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Get involved:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Scheduling, or Manufacturing Operations.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good understanding of MRP2 principles.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience using ERP systems and Excel.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable Skills</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>APICS BSCM qualification.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Aerospace or manufacturing industry experience.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Knowledge of customs, transport, and supply chain processes.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience with capacity planning and production control.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We're Looking For</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proactive and organised approach.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong attention to detail.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Resilient and solution-focused mindset.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong team player with the confidence to challenge and escalate when required</span></li>

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