Job Description
Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.
Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.
As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.
As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Production Planner to join the team to work with the relevant departments to create and maintain production plans in line with customer requirements from the MRP plan and in line with material availability and customer requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting programme reviews to ensure that we are planning in line with the top-level programme schedules and customer milestones
Creating and developing Production Schedules following MRP plans, ensuring material availability and capacity
Raise and release WO in line with the schedule and demand requirements
Working proactively to highlight, as necessary, risks to the production plans and working with the relevant departments to mitigate the risk
Supporting the ERP rollout and working closely with the Manufacturing Engineering team to set up MRP
Ensuring that the work centres are setup appropriately and that we are planning based on capacity and levelling to remove constraints
Working with the Manufacturing Engineering and Config team on BOM setup and maintenance / improvements
Work with internal stakeholders to seek ways to reduce internal lead times as well as customer lead times
Provide operations with on-site support for planning queries and requirements, resolving issues as they arise
Identifying and managing safety stock levels and supporting the management of lineside inventory.
Skills and experience required:
Previous proven experience working within a similar role
Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Sound understanding of Lean Working Methodologies
Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach
Ability to work well with others to achieve company goals
Strong Planning and organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task a varied workload to achieve results
A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small business environment
Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A flexible approach to work
UK driving license and ability to travel.
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