Production Planner

Job Description SummaryYou will be responsible for the Production Management of F414 Engine intermediate and depot level maintenance program. This involves but not limited to leading the production/repair schedule with key subcontractor, prioritizing and coordinating repairs, managing specialised tooling, supporting future development of repair capability, improving current repair processes through lean initiatives, and identifying opportunities to introduce repair capability in-country.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated and uses expertise to develop and manage a production schedule and perform contract management responsibilities with the subcontractor. The individual must have the aptitude to understand a complex logistical environment and positively influence short-term and long-term business goals.
In summary, the role is responsible for attainment of TLS program Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and System Health Indicators (SHI), management of key relationships, and coordination of the F414 engine maintenance program.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Holistic management of the F414 engine intermediate and depot level maintenance program.
• Develop maintenance forecasts, communicate demand requirements and work with multiple vendors to execute against production schedules.
• Ensuring production schedule is aligned to TLS Key Performance Indicators, System Health Indicators, and contractual requirements are adhered to.
• Work collaboratively with key sub-contractors to resolve technical issues, supply constraints, scheduling conflicts and any other challenges in order to meet program production targets.
• Close coordination with internal cross-functional team (Field Service, Logistics and Finance) to optimize planning of production schedule
• Collaborate with logistics team inventory requirements in support of program monthly master production scheduling
• Facilitate routine meetings addressing issues such as maintenance processes, specialised tooling, and technical hazards.
• Proactive analysis on increasing repair capability in-country; including the analysis and presentation to the business with opportunities to localize capability where viable

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a close team environment.
• Significant prior experience in Production Management
• Possession of an Australian Defence Security Clearance or the ability to obtain such a clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• Must hold an Australian Citizenship, at time of application.
• Excel - Intermediate level

Desired Characteristics

• Greater than 5 years’ experience in a technical aviation maintenance environment
• Experience in interpreting technical documentation including parts catalogues and diagrams
• Materials (spares) & inventory management experience
• MILIS and/or SAP ERP
• Current NV1 Australian Defence Security clearance

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