Site Planning Manager

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fueled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies and committed to putting sustainability at the center of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn. in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

The Vacancy

At Fokker Landing Gear, we are looking for a Site Planning Manager to lead a team of Shop floor Schedulers and manage the planning and execution of our manufacturing and MRO operations located in Papendrecht. Your responsibilities include:

• The execution of the monthly Operations Supply Planning (IBP) activities,
• The weekly MPS activities, and
• The daily execution through Shop Floor Scheduling.

It is crucial that you facilitate the decision-making process to balance demand and supply with a consensus plan integrated into site financial and operational plans. Finally, as a Site Planning Manager, you are responsible for the deployment of all Planning and Scheduling related standards, tools & metrics.

We are Fokker Landing Gear

Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker Aerospace, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on the design and development, production and assembly of complete landing gears and the repair and reassembly of systems already in use. In doing so, we work on the most famous aircraft and helicopters; think of the Apache combat helicopter, the F-35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, and the multipurpose NH90 maritime combat helicopter.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Planning team of 7 FTEs (leadership, target setting, performance review, talent management, organizational planning, recruiting/on-boarding, training, and development).
• Ensure first level interface between Integrated Programme Teams (IPT), Customer and site Planning Organisation.
• Collect and compile all inputs supporting the Operations Capability Review. This includes understanding demonstrated performance, management of assumptions, integration of time-phased continuous improvement plan, preventative maintenance plan, master data metrics, and forward-looking capacity matrix.
• Ensure that MPS is feasible and meets Programme requirements within site and supplier/subcontractor capacity while satisfying site Inventory targets,
• Ensure the MPS is balanced regarding internal and external resources capacity and optimized to achieve lowest overall operational costs,
• Consolidate the MPS of each production area and run weekly MPS meeting.
• Ensure Shop Floor Scheduling is aligned to latest customer demand, consistent with MPS, and using the most adequate techniques to support on-time delivery at the optimal inventory and cost level.
• Ensure relevant KPIs are defined, monitored, and improved sustainably (e.g.: Master Schedule Adherence, Customer Past Dues, Days Inventory Outstanding).

What You'll Bring

• Experience in Manufacturing planning, preferably within the aerospace manufacturing industry, OR a highly technical low volume operation,
• Educational background relevant to the job OR equivalent experience,
• Leadership experience,
• Experience in defining and driving KPIs to improve the operation,
• Ability to use effective communication to build a high-performing team and influence across functional lines,
• Experience in leading, coaching, and developing direct reports,
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English, and preferably in Dutch,
• Understanding of the Lean Operating Model / Production System,
• Lean or Six Sigma certification by a reputable certifying body or benchmark company would be an asset.

What We'll Offer

Our organization demonstrates passion for innovation, and our employees are rightly proud of what we engineer and build. This is a truly challenging work environment: a role where you contribute individually but also as a member of a diverse and international team of experts. At GKN Fokker Aerospace, we provide you with the tools to perform at the best of your capabilities, and we also support and promote your technical and personal development.

Furthermore, we offer to you:

• A gross monthly salary between € 6.352,- and 8.178,- based on the CLA Metalektro and in line with your experience and qualifications,
• 8% holiday allowance,
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment,
• Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• Profit sharing scheme,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers in a pleasant atmosphere.

Besides a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business; once you’re on board, you never know where your career journey may take you!

How to Apply

Are you interested in the role? You can apply by clicking on the 'apply' button and attaching your CV. For questions, you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Marina Monogyiou at marina.monogyiou@fokker.com

Our selection process includes a screening call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist and two online/F2F interviews with the hiring manager and the team members. We are also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know.

Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings to meet the requirements set by GKN Fokker's customers, partners, and suppliers within the program. The checks and screenings will be assessed based on frameworks set by our Export Compliance & Security department. Every employee within GKN Fokker must ultimately be authorized to give substance to his or her position. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and, therefore, no employment or deployment can follow. The onboarding time at GKN Fokker Aerospace usually takes +/- 4 weeks.

Be part of our journey!

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organization that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging and by living our five powerful principles, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique, we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavor, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.