Shopfloor Scheduler

Are you ready to take control of complex production flows in the world of aerospace?

At GKN Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Aerospace, precision is everything. As a Shopfloor Planner based at our production facility in Helmond, you play a vital role in ensuring that advanced components for aircraft like the F-35, Apache, and NH90 are produced efficiently and on time. If you thrive in a high-tech environment where your planning skills truly make a difference, this is your opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aviation programs.

GKN Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Aerospace, is a specialist in the design and manufacturing of landing gear systems for aircraft and helicopters. While the head office is located in Papendrecht, this position is based at our production location in Helmond, where high-precision components are built for leading platforms like the F-35, NH90, and Apache. With 16,000+ employees worldwide, GKN Aerospace supplies over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers.

As a Shopfloor Planner, you’re responsible for aligning customer demand with production capabilities. You coordinate across departments, manage resources, and continuously seek improvements in our planning processes. You are the crucial link between planning, logistics, and production.

Your responsibilities include:

• Creating and managing production schedules based on customer orders and capacity.
• Assigning personnel, machines, and materials to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinating with production, logistics, and procurement to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitoring progress and adjusting schedules when necessary.
• Managing inventory levels to avoid shortages or surpluses.
• Identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the process.
• Contributing to improvement initiatives and process optimization.

You’re someone who enjoys solving puzzles, thinking ahead, and ensuring that everything is in place—down to the last detail. You have a clear communication style and enjoy working with multiple stakeholders to keep the production engine running.

You bring:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of working and thinking, preferably in logistics, supply chain, or engineering.
• Experience with production planning or logistics processes (preferred).
• Strong prioritization skills in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to align teams and departments.
• An analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement.

GKN Aerospace offers more than just a challenging role—you become part of an international team contributing to both military and civil aviation projects. You’ll work with dedicated professionals and high-end technology, while having the space to grow personally and professionally.

You’ll benefit from:

• A gross monthly salary between €3,200 and €3,850.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 25 paid holidays for full-time employment.
• Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance.
• Paid overtime.
• A supportive and informal working environment where collaboration and quality are key.

Ready to take your planning skills to the next level in aerospace?
Then we’d love to hear from you!

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