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Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

+ Develop and manage production schedules to support program timelines, resource needs, and delivery goals.

+ Evaluate costs, identify risks, and manage changes to manufacturing plans and schedules.

+ Forecast demand, conduct make/buy analyses, and contribute to long-term strategic planning.

+ Create master production schedules and time-phased manufacturing sequence plans.

+ Validate schedule data with production teams and provide performance updates to management and stakeholders.

+ Collaborate with program, fabrication, assembly, and tooling teams to ensure schedule accuracy and feasibility.

+ Determine resource requirements such as manpower, rate tools, and rotable tools to support manufacturing plans.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Operations or a related field

+ 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, production planning, accounting or similar role

+ Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and thrive in a team-oriented environment

+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, formulas, and spreadsheet management.

Preferred:

+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

+ Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

+ Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.