Production Scheduler

Company : Safran Seats

Job field : Supply chain

Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Associate Degree

Required experience : More than 3 years

Professional status : Administrative staff

Salary range : Based on Market Rate

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Job Description

A glimpse at the job:

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in covering all of the activities of Assembly line/work-center, with the aim of reducing the cost and timing of the supply chain, while improving productivity and guaranteeing increased reliability on the whole chain.

Main Function Responsibilities:

A) Support and Execute the Planning and Control Process for the Assembly line/ work-centers.

• Implement the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and short-term work schedules for assembly lines and work centers, ensuring alignment with the production plan.

• Perform Resource Capacity and Critical Path (RCCP) analysis, monitor critical resources, and propose plans to address bottlenecks and hazards to maintain service levels.

• Develop detailed production schedules for assembly lines and work centers and adjust them as needed based on identified risks.

• Work with external suppliers and internal scheduling teams to manage material requirements and critical parts, ensuring timely and accurate coordination.

• Maintain accurate dynamic data in the ERP system, manage short-term demand changes with the Planning Manager, and uphold deadlines to meet customer commitments.

B) Measure and analyze performance in coordination with the Assembly lines / work-centers using the defined Supply Chain metrics and provides the required weekly/monthly reports.

C) Analyze the root cause of metrics not at target level and work with the line management to develop the necessary action/recovery plans

i. Contribute to lean and improvement projects.

ii. Ensure that changes introduced are replicated within the processes and ERP system to ensure the effectiveness of planning parameters

iii. Ensure configuration management (updated articles, classifications and BOMs in ERP) and maintain the changes record sheet

D) Participate in rate Readiness and resources investment studies. Stock Takes, Audits & Assessments. Analyze detection of short and middle term risks. Attend Program Operations meetings and other required governance meetings.

E) Perform other duties as assigned

Complementary Description

Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

Job Requirements

As a Production Scheduler, you will contribute to our vision by ensuring efficient, reliable, and cost-effective production processes. By planning, coordinating, and optimizing the assembly line and work-center operations, you will directly impact the overall performance of the supply chain.

A. Education & Qualification:

• Associates Degree or 3 years of Supply Chain or Business related experience required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

B. Work Experience/Technical knowledge:

• 3 years procurement/supply chain/planning background in manufacturing environment required in addition to the education requirements.

• Knowledge of industry suppliers, product(s), and manufacturing capabilities required. Familiar with the site's organization

• Detailed vision of production processes and their company's supply chain

• Proficiency in Supply Chain Planning Process

• Good technical knowledge on the markets of SAFRAN Group products

• Ability to work well in a matrix structure

• Must have a good understanding of manufacturing processes.

C. Professional Skills:

• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.

• Ability to read and review written communication.

• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

• Computer Skill: Basic understanding of Windows Operating System®, Microsoft Excel. PowerPoint, Word and Email; Familiar with the information systems used in the Supply Chain: i.e. ERP, Supplier Portal

D. Behavioral Skills:

Communication:

• Capable of communicating clearly and concisely

• Able to escalate at the right time and at the right level

• Capable of making decisions

• A good team player

• Able to negotiate well with internal contacts and external suppliers

• An ambassador for the company and able to defend its interests

• Ability to drive the supply chain and apply adequate pressure

Analysis:

• Capacity to analyze a complex problem, sum it up and find solutions

• Capacity to analyze the information supplied by other departments

• Ability to gauge the importance of drifts and to anticipate the consequences

Attitude & Behavior:

• Concise

• Communicative

• Proactive

• Autonomous

• Thorough

• Perseverant & resilient

• Accountable

E. Desirable Aspects:

• Aerospace industry knowledge preferred

• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) or CPIM certification from APICS, preferred

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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2000 Weber DrTX 76240

Gainesville

Texas United States

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.