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Production Planner

Location: 

Flintshire, GB, CH5 2NS

Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function:  Operations

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH. 

Position Summary

The Production Planner demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals/ programmes/ processes for specified areas or business segments.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Demonstrate accountability for short & long-term planning of production requirements
•    Support the procurement function and contribute to material procurement scheduling
•    Coordinate the master production schedule for a manufacturing site and ensure a consistent handover of planning information to the production work cells
•    Load information to material and resource planning management system
•    Interact with Operations and Manufacturing functions to track production progress
•    Gather production metrics and periodically report these metrics to the Operations Manager and/ or relevant managers
•    Ensure that the master schedule and production schedules are synchronized
•    Coordinate manufacturing prioritisation of activities to achieve delivery of operational targets 
•    Report and monitor plant production load and capacity
•    Make use of business forecast with easy to access and transparent data
•    Capacity planning and Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) management activities
•    Generating and issuing of all job cards required for manufacturing in line production plan
•    Completion of any work-related tasks, which would be deemed reasonable of this role

Job Requirements

Job Requirements, Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

•    Prior scheduling experience preferred
•    In depth knowledge and experience of ERP / MRP systems
•    Experienced user of MS Excel e.g. complex pivot tables, data management, graphics, macros
•    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
•    Knowledge of production and inventory management
•    Strong oral and written communication skills
•    Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
•    Able to develop and execute objectives for self and others

Position Details

•    Based in Deeside
•    Travel to other Triumph sites will be required
•    Hours of Employment: 37 hours a week, some flexibility may be required.

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

  1. Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
  2. Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
  3. Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
  4. Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
  5. Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

 

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license.  A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.

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