Manufacturing Material Planner Placement student in Belfast

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space.

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To plan the material requirements and manufacturing workflow in support of the Company’s production schedules.
• To provide KPIs to help drive manufacturing efficiency and continual improvements.
• Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the continued development of manufacturing planning and execution systems.
• Development and compilation of manufacturing KPIs in support of manufacturing improvements.
• Analysis of manufacturing activities in terms of adherence to schedules and performance against targets.
• Maintenance and management of parts supply through manufacturing systems.
• Providing training and support to manufacturing staff on manufacturing systems.
• Providing planning support to Work and Material Planning function.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Applicants should be educated to degree level - preferably in Business Management, Information Technology, Manufacturing or Engineering.

Experience

• Knowledge of Manufacturing Systems and an understanding of the principles of Material Planning are desirable.
• Work experience in FMCG industry would be beneficial however not essential.
• A high degree of Information Technology knowledge and skill (Excel, Access, MS Word, MS Outlook) is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• The candidate must be able to demonstrate a high degree of interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• They must be able to follow projects and tasks through to completion.
• They must maintain a high standard of accuracy often under pressure to meet deadlines.
• They should be enthusiastic and motivated in their attitude to work.
• They should be confident to use their initiative with an innovative approach to problem solving.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Working 37 hours per week, the jobholder will be required to work overtime, often at short notice. This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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