Production Planner- Maternity Cover

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services.

Internal Scheduler
Burnley
On Site
12 month FTC Maternity Cover

About the Role

Safran Nacelles is seeking an organised and proactive Internal Scheduler to join our Supply Chain team.

The purpose of this role is to schedule and manage internal supply activities to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring materials and components are delivered on time to support manufacturing operations. You will play a key role in optimising inventory levels, improving supply chain efficiency, and driving strong On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance across the business.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, and other operational teams, you will help identify and resolve supply risks while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
- 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant)
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
- 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
- Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependant)
- 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
- Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependant)
- Excellent training, education, and development schemes
- Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
- Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
- Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
- Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
- Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!

Key Responsibilities
- Manage and validate MRP outputs and exception messages
- Launch and sequence production orders
- Maintain ERP planning parameters
- Identify and escalate supply constraints
- Negotiate delivery dates and quantities with internal suppliers
- Monitor production progress against plan
- Analyse performance issues and support recovery plans
- Support daily control rooms, QRQC, audits, stock takes, and improvement projects
- Act as a key communication link between manufacturing units

Essential Skills & Experience

- Experience within Supply Chain, Planning, Scheduling, Production Control, or Manufacturing Operations.
- Good understanding of MRP2 principles.
- Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to analyse data and identify trends.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience managing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to negotiate effectively with internal customers and suppliers.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Skills & Experience

- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- Production planning or scheduling experience.
- Understanding of MPS and production control processes.
- Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain optimisation.
- Experience participating in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement projects.
- APICS CPIM qualification or equivalent.
- Understanding of manufacturing capacity planning