Work and Material Planner I

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.

Responsibilities

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; Analyze 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; Prepare Aircraft Documentation for milestone production meetings and liaise closely with the Liaison Manager to achieve folio endorsement; Responsible for Aircraft follow-up, addressing progress proactively and anticipating issues 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

Requirements

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; 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; 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

Nice to have

Preferred 2 years of experience in manufacturing work/material or tool management

Benefits

Competitive base salary; Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes; Retirement savings plan; Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Paid time off including personal time and holidays; Generous paid parental leave program; 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; Upskilling and development opportunities through the global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses; Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and national and international mobility