Work and Material Planner 1

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Work and Material Planner I for the Final Assembly Line based in Mobile, AL.

Reporting to the Manager, Logistics & WMP, the Work and Material Planner is responsible for the coordination of all materials required for their respective A220 assembly position's activities and to plan, and ensure the completion of the day-to-day activities of their respective A220 assembly work station. The Work and Material Planner will also problem-solve and escalate any issues related to part shortages. The Work and Material Planner is part of an MFT in situ at the station. 

Meet the team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality.

Your working environment:

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Plan material requirements at work station, 10-day look ahead, Pull Signal for delivery to POU. 
• Interface with Mirabel Procurement Operations for shortage resolution via a Supply Officer.
• Coordinate materials required for rescheduling in case of planned shortages (Contingency Plan).
• Investigation in cases of missing parts (including physical search coordinated with 3PL).
• General Coordination with 3PL and on-site workshops as required.
• Coordinate with Operational Procurement on return flow.
• Generate detailed crew and capacity loading plan (in coordination with Methods) to execute the build process in adherence to the Master schedule.
• Ensure hours completion as per crew loading plan, prepare planning to recover lost hours, execute strategy for adherence to Master plan.
• Investigate and prepare the outstanding work (release) report before A/C moves to the next position.
• Responsible for analyzing incoming outstanding work (release) from previous workstation and plan resources, workbook completion and daily assembly work.
• Coordinate FOT completion and be responsible for 'green' status.
• Support FOT processes including; Documentation for Quality Gate, and preparing and conducting FOT meetings (In collaboration with station managers).
• Document, follow, organize and manage MCAs (Major Component Assembly) Handover (from Plants to Flowline), Review and analyse MCAs status and participate in Quality Gate meetings.
• Create the MSN status report and update it on an on-going basis regarding the progress of individual aircraft (the "Aircraft Process").
• Prepare Aircraft Documentation for the different milestone production meetings (ex: FOT / MCA Handover) and liaise closely with the Liaison Manager to achieve folio endorsement.
• Responsible for Aircraft follow-up addressing progress in a pro-active manner and anticipating issues and attempting to resolve them before they impact Production.
• Perform inflow analysis (ex Non Conformities, work orders, QLB, TLB..) and new points' distribution and integrate into Production Planning.
• Record information in Chronos and define daily priorities with the Station Managers.
• Man-power efficiency analysis, monitor man-hours per position and over-time.
• Support departmental adherence to KPIs related to Health & Safety, Quality and Productivity.
• Participate in/Coordinate daily team meetings to address issues impacting Operation.
• Support/Implement procedures and work instructions to support the manufacturing and quality system.
• Actively identify opportunities and support / participate in continuous improvement initiatives, workflow consolidation and OSW inventory, including 5S.
• Support effective communication between Business Units.
• Prepare and issue relevant management reports and ensure visual management tools are maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your boarding pass:

• Diploma in any Material Management, Aerospace or Operations Management-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with production assembly, material and work planning, and technical planning.
• Preferred 2 years of experience in manufacturing work/ material or tool management. 
• General knowledge of material and equipment used in the aviation industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shop floor safety and OSHA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations and provide solutions.
• Knowledge of and ability to use and apply LEAN knowledge and techniques.
• Ability to enter and retrieve information using a computer (SAP and Google Suite).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Able to enter and retrieve information using a computer (SAP and Google Suite).
• Periods of frequent International travel.
• Support the Manager, Logistics & WMP in the implementation, management, and monitoring of Material Management Work Processes.
• Involved communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties.

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: Adequate to enter and read material on computer screens.  Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions.
• Hearing: Able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings; Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
• Speaking: Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
• Carrying: Able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
• Lifting: Able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: Able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.
• Sitting: Able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: Able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
• Travel/Mobility: Able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice. 
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces and other business interactions.
• Space Limitations: Working on jigs at the fuselage at a height of 15 feet.  

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Production Planning & Scheduling <JF-MA-PP>

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