Help shape the future of mobility
Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.
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Position Summary
In this position you'll be at the core of our manufacturing operation, translating demand into action through precise, data-driven production plans. You'll ensure processes are well-connected, optimized, and responsive. Reporting to the Planning Team Leader, you will:
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Your Role
- Develop and maintain a levelled production plan, balancing machinery capacity, workforce availability, and material flow.
- Reduce changeover time and optimize production batches for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinate the link between all the different production processes.
- Monitor daily production performance and replan accordingly when deviations occur.
- Engage closely with production teams to identify and implement continuous improvements in material and labor usage.
- Support and develop planning tools and applications to enhance scheduling capabilities.
Your Background
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Logistics, IT, or a related field
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP systems)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Knowledge in VBA is a plus)
- Understanding of logistics and supply chain principles
- Strong communicator with excellent organizational skills
- High sense of ownership, responsibility, and confidentiality
- 1-3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar operations role
Why join us?
- You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer
- world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
- You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
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