Assemblies Internal Scheduler - Maternity Cover

Assemblies Internal Scheduler - Maternity Cover

2026-08-15T00:00:00

Burnley

Lancashire

GB

BB11 1

Any

2026-10-10T15:52:12.99

Vacancy details

General information

Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. Safran Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran Nacelles develops increasingly integrated, aerodynamic and lightweight nacelles with advanced acoustic treatments, helping to reduce aircraft CO2 and noise emissions.

Reference

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Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Scheduler

Job title

Assemblies Internal Scheduler - Maternity Cover

Employment type

Fixed Term contract

Contract length

12 Months

Professional category

Administrative staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

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 opinions, 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 elevate 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

Candidate skills & requirements

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

Position location

Job location Europe, UK, England, North West

City -(ies)

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ Burnley

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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 elevate 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 Candidate skills & requirements 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 Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, North West City (-ies) Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ Burnley #J-18808-Ljbffr

Assemblies Internal Scheduler - Maternity Cover Vacancy details General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's \"World's Best Companies 2025\" ranking. Safran Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran