Supply Chain Line Manager

The Supply Chain Line Manager is accountable for the global Supply Chain process (MPS, MRP, planning and control, overall logistics and external supply chain coordination) for the Composites and Assembly Lines of the Programs under their responsibility.

• Manage the Planning and Control Process for the Assembly line/s and Composites manufacture.


• Develop the MPS's in compliance with the agreed production plan


• Carry out RCCP, taking care to monitor all critical and bottleneck resources and propose mitigation plans


• Implement action plans to reduce hazards and uncertainties in order to maintain the desired service level


• Develop the inventory forecast for the short and middle term, estimate buffers on references, take accountability for stock reliability and inventory costs


• Manage the master production schedule and the material requirements planning validation process


• In cases of overload, adapt the master production schedule to the load/capacity balance, and suggest actions to improve flexibility with the production lines to absorb occasional overload


• Lead the weekly MPS meeting: measure and analyse performance, analyse the impacts, reschedule if necessary


• Establish detailed production schedules for the Assembly lines and Composite manufacture, including work centre schedules


• Ensure that schedules are produced as planned and are adjusted according to the risks


• Coordinate the external supply, following the calculation of material requirements, and develop action plans to mitigate risks


• Take accountability for the coordination of critical parts with external/internal scheduling teams


• Ensure that deadlines are upheld to honour the customer commitment


• Ensure the accuracy of the dynamic data within the Assembly ERP system.


• Manage the overall logistics flow (incoming, internal and outgoing), including shop floor provisions


• Measure and analyse performance in coordination with the Assembly lines using the defined MRP2 metrics and provides the required weekly/monthly reports


• Analyse the root cause of metrics not at target level (MPS, OTD, etc.) and work with the Assembly line management to develop the necessary action/recovery plans


• Contribute to lean and improvement projects:


• Ensure that changes introduced are replicated within the processes and ERP system to ensure the effectiveness of planning parameters
  
  Supply chain and Leadership experience


• A global and trans-functional vision of the UAP


• Familiar with the site's organisation


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


• Proficiency in the MRP2 process


• Knowledge of business economics


• Good technical knowledge on the markets of SAFRAN Group products


• Matrix management


Know-how:

Tools:

• Familiar with the information systems used in the Supply Chain: i.e. ERP


• Familiar with desktop tools


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 analyse a complex problem, sum it up and find solutions


• Capacity to analyse the information supplied by other departments


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


Attitude & Behaviour:

• Concise


• Communicative


• Proactive


• Autonomous


• Thorough,


• Perseverant & resilient


• Accountable
  
  About Safran Nacelles Ltd


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. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes.

Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley., We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.

We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work.


• Competitive salary



• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday



• Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month



• 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]



• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave



• 10% employer pension contribution



• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange



• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme



• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan



• Group income protection scheme paying 50% of your salary in the event that you are too ill to work



• Support for your continuous professional development and career development



• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave



• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch



• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company



• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member



• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy



• Cycles to work scheme



• Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform