Production Project Planner

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Embraer

Production Project Planner

Fort Worth, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Oversee, Support and Coordinate all key milestones to properly plan and manage all the aircraft maintenance and modification projects at the Embraer Owned Service Center.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Proven ability to support multiple projects with medium to high complexity. Consistent track record of on-time and on-quality delivery.
    • Must have proven experience in critical chain management (buffer management) to assess project performance - emphasis on resource leveling.
    • Developing and executing activities related to end-to-end program/project management, including project plans and estimates, scoping and requirements through implementation and deployment.
    • Proactively manage work across different workforces if needed, monitor and report on execution of deliverables through all program/project phases.
    • Ensure overall quality of the project and act as the escalation point of contact.
    • Coordination across work streams for on-time delivery
    • Overall program planning and status tracking using Microsoft Project & ProChain
    • Management of deliverables (Fever Chart and Actual vs Plan project evolution)
    • Communication to Client Leadership Teams
    • Facilitate and organize meetings
    • Risk/Issue management
    • Status reporting to senior management
    • Managing open items
    • Organizing and planning activities
    • Instructs/assists Production Control where required in assembling work packages.
    • Assembles all necessary information and data to properly plan the project (i.e. MRB Task Cards, AMM references, SB's etc.). Instructs/assists Production Control where required in assembling work packages.
    • Research/verifies aircraft configuration and orders pre-draw materials and mod kits. Ensures required equipment and human resources are available to meet proposed schedule.
    • Assigns work orders and task numbers to work packages in order of correct flow (CCPM).
    • Develops workflow chart for project and updates it each day to track progress and problem areas.
    • Monitors hours expended on flat rated jobs. Reports results daily to all managers to enhance project performance.
    • Maintains a database of all work performed.
    • Assists in labor and maintenance studies and provide historical data for support of Sales and Marketing activities.
    • Prepares quotes for aircraft maintenance and various work scopes received from Sales and Marketing. Estimate materials or labor requirements.
    • Acts as liaison between planning, the customer and operations.
    • Creates flow chart based on required sequence of activities. Establishes labor-hour requirements for routine work. Identifies outside services when required.
    • Updates work scope as CRI items develop. Updates flow chart and master task list.
    • Ensures plan of work is followed. Tracks paperwork flow for accountability through Production Control.
    • Assess cost effectiveness of projects or services, tracking actual cost vs. bids as the project develops.
    • Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.

    ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    Education:

    • Typically requires BS/BA Undergraduate Degree
    • Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) Experience required
    • Strong PM skills needed to plan & manage a project rollout.
    • PMP Preferred
    • A&P License is also strongly preferred.

    Experience

    • Generally, 5+ years of experience in the role of Aviation Field Project Manager or similar.
    • Experience in aviation planning, customer support, and repair customer services activities.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    • Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles and practices in their work assignments which typically are relatively complex in nature.
    • Customer services techniques
    • Critical Chain Process Management
    • Aeronautical familiarization
    • Intermediary computer skills - Office, (Excel and Word), Projects, Lotus Notes, internet
    • Customer service oriented
    • Good communication skills
    • Able to work independently; team player
    • Organized and detailed oriented.

    Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

    • Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
    • As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
    • Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

    GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

    • Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
    • Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
    • Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
    • Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
    • Satisfies work schedule requirements.
    • The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned