Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Lineside Production Planner Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the lineside production planning activities for onsite manufacture in Cambridge. This role focuses on ensuring seamless integration of products into the production environment, optimizing production schedules, and maintaining a high level of efficiency and quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of production planning for new product introductions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, quality, and production to ensure successful projects.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and milestones.
- Support and lead change control reviews.
- Create and manage detailed production planning for all products, ensuring timely and efficient manufacturing processes.
- Monitor and adjust production plans as needed to address any issues or changes in project scope or timelines.
- Ensure all materials, tools, and resources are available to meet production requirements.
- Support Production and Quality Assurance in resolving production problems and non-conformances.
- Serve as the on-site primary point of contact for production planning activities.
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, production schedules, and potential risks or delays.
- Facilitate regular meetings to review project progress and address any concerns or challenges.
- Attend key morning standups as required.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the production planning function.
- Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times and hours, and optimize resource utilization.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all NPI production planning activities.
- Prepare and present reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and project status to senior management.
- Ensure all production planning documentation is properly filed and accessible for future reference.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning / coordination function, preferably within the aviation or aerospace industry.
- Proven experience in leading NPI projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of production processes, scheduling, and resource management.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- External relationships & interactions: OEMs, 3rd party resource, equipment or service providers.
