GKN Aerospace is re-imagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fueled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets 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 we’re 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.

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, as well as 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 Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the multipurpose NH90 maritime combat helicopter.

Your mission:

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 in order to balance demand and supply with a consensus plan integrated to 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

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 Programmes’ requirements within site and supplier / subcontractor capacity while at same time 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 level of inventory and cost.

• Ensure relevant KPIs are defined, monitored and improved in a sustainable way (e.g.: Master Schedule Adherence, Customer Past Dues, Days Inventory Outstanding).

• 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 KPI's to improve the operation,

• Ability to use effective communication to build a high performing team and to 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

Our organization demonstrates passion for innovation and our employees are rightly proud for what we engineer and build. This is a truly challenging work environment: a role where you contribute as an individual but also as a member of a diverse and international team of experts. At GKN Fokker Aerospace, we not only provide you with the tools to perform at the best of your capabilities, but 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.

Next to 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 you career journey may take you!