MAIT Task Manager – Aerospace / Production / Operational Excellence Methods / SAP
Background: This is the central interface between engineering and production. It maps the requirements from engineering (structural layout plan) into SAP. It monitors cost and schedule adherence in production.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Project coordination (internal/external) to ensure smooth execution at the manufacturing level. This includes:
- Supporting operations during the quotation and concept phases.
- Coordinating production planning for detailed manufacturing planning and resources.
- Planning, controlling, and monitoring the production of assigned projects on time and within budget.
- Coordinating the test planner for the timely creation of test documentation – ensuring the planning of all necessary resources.
- Proactively requesting technical data packages, approvals, etc.
- Serving as the central point of contact for manufacturing-related questions from development, quality assurance, and manufacturing.
- Defining the cost structure in Planta and SAP.
- Coordinating long-lead items, required J&T, operating and auxiliary materials, and triggering their release.
- Conducting regular manufacturing meetings.
- Making make-or-buy decisions according to project and QMS specifications.
- Meeting or exceeding predefined deadlines and cost targets.
- Reporting on manufacturing progress (e.g., deadlines, costs, risks, NCs) to project managers and supervisors.
- Developing and proposing solutions for production bottlenecks or difficulties.
- Maintaining master data and the logistics data package.
- Cleanup upon project completion.
- Project mapping in SAP, network diagram.
- Supporting quotations.
- Resource planning.
- Production documentation for PDR, CDR, MRR, PRR and acceptance.
- Production meetings and minutes.
- Monthly project status report.
- Project completion report.
- Key figures for production budgets (cost structure).
- Pre- and post-calculation – progress reports.
Must-haves
- Solid technical and production background in a project-based industry.
- Good knowledge of the SAP system and MS Office applications.
- Good understanding of Operational Excellence methods.
- Good planning and coordination skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in the aerospace industry.
- Solution-oriented, proactive, strong entrepreneurial mindset, and customer-focused.
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Good stress resistance and stamina, able to remain structured and prioritize in a complex environment.
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