Lead NPI Production Planning Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead NPI Production Planner Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the production planning activities for new product introductions (NPI). This role focuses on ensuring seamless integration of new products into the production environment, optimizing production schedules, and maintaining a high level of efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities

NPI Project Coordination:

• Lead the planning and execution of production planning for new product introductions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, quality, and production to ensure successful NPI projects.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and milestones.
• Support and lead change control reviews.

Production Planning:

• Create and manage detailed production planning for new products, ensuring timely and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and adjust production plans as needed to address any issues or changes in project scope or timelines.
• Ensure all materials, tools, and resources are available to meet production requirements.
• Support Production and Quality Assurance in resolving production problems and non-conformances.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for NPI production planning activities.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, production schedules, and potential risks or delays.
• Facilitate regular meetings to review project progress and address any concerns or challenges.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the NPI production planning function.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times and hours, and optimize resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all NPI production planning activities.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and project status to senior management.
• Ensure all production planning documentation is properly filed and accessible for future reference.

Employee Benefits

• Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance
• Simply Health - 24/7 GP Services, Dental, Optician (Option to enhance for you and family members)
• Training, Learning and Development Opportunities
• 13:00 pm finish on a Friday
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Company events - Christmas Party
• Early Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme

AVIC Cabin Systems UK Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.