Manager, Planning

Worker Type

Job Description

 

Summary

The Manager, Planning is an experienced and strategic-thinking professional to lead our aerospace manufacturing planning team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, and a proven track record in production planning, and MRP optimization.

Position Responsibilities

• Delegating responsibilities and supervising business operations
• Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees as they provide attentive, efficient service to customers, assessing employee performance and providing helpful feedback and training opportunities.
• Resolving conflicts or complaints from customers and employees.
• Analyzing information and processes and developing more effective or efficient processes and strategies.
• Generating reports and presenting information to upper-level managers or other parties.
• Ensuring staff members follow company policies and procedures.
• Other duties to ensure the overall health and success of the business.
• Lead and manage the production planning team, overseeing the development and execution of production schedules and plans.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, production, engineering, and quality assurance to ensure efficient production processes.
• Develop and implement production strategies to meet customer demands, optimize resource allocation, and achieve production goals.
• Monitor and analyze production data, identifying trends and areas for improvement to enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Plan and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of materials while minimizing excess stock.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing lean manufacturing principles and best practices to streamline processes.
• Coordinate with customer-facing teams to align production plans with customer orders and delivery timelines.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on production performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Mentor and develop planning team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Collaboration with Operations and Planners to agree upon a master plan and backlog recovery actions
• Other duties assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required and minimum of 3-5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to develop and manage direct reports is required from this role.
• Proven experience managing complex production and integration processes in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of military compliance requirements, contract management, and WAWF processes.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for production planning, order tracking and process management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate activities across multiple departments.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and drive resolution of order fulfillment issues.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and reporting tools.
• Experience in SplashBI and advanced MRP systems such as Oracle strongly recommended.
• Experience with multi-level BOM’s and managing system-generated build times recommended.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• APICS Certification (CPIM) or PMP Certification is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak and write persuasively
• Experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to