Production Controller

Job Description

Your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology.You will support production by the timely provision of relevant paperwork and managing of shortages, providing full visibility to both production and logistics of manufacturing and kitting needs.Client DetailsAt Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the worlds biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the worlds largest airframers,and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that wekeep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in theUK.Description*Responsible for internal planning by work centre. Analyse demand and capacity to achieve optimum work centre load*Responsible to monitor Production adherence against plan, work closely with Operations team to ensure alignment and execution of plan.*Take ownership and drive continuous improvement of internal KPIs, understanding any deviations.*Responsible to drive and develop recovery plans within the internal Operational Team where appropriate.*Own and manage ERP planning parameters*Responsible to confirm MPS/MRP demand in line with Business System.*Accountable to coordinate the inputs to Production. To monitor production progress against scheduling and intervene as when required to bring deliveries back in line with schedule*Work with Supply Chain on anticipated material availability concerns and ensure internal suppliers maintain continuity of supply.*Investigate MPS/MRP anomalies, ascertain root cause and implement corrective actions*Monitors and maintain inventory WIP levels on shop floor to ensure alignment with demand.*Responsible in the participation of annual Company stock take activities by validating material variances.*Actively participates in One Safran/CI/Lean projects*Be involved in planning introduction of new products (NPI), by participating in cross- functional meetings.*Attend weekly CCB meetings to determine the impact to Production. To action stock dispositions within the Business system taking into consideration, cost implications of rework and resources, whilst ensure MRP demand is accurate.ProfileGood understanding of MRP and knowledge of principlesExperience in Production Scheduling role, within a Manufacturing environmentExperience of using ERP softwareJob OfferAs a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits youll receive:* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays* Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare* Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses* Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working* Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement* STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all