Manager 3 Production Planning Scheduling

Functional Responsibilities

• Staffing support to all PS&C Systems programs
• Conducting periodic performance evaluations, including mid-year and annual reviews
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to the staff
• Supporting Functional Homeroom initiatives and projects which include process improvement, Event Response Teams, Corrective, and Preventive Action implementation
• Developing and implementing a robust Master Production Schedule (MPS) process for the rolling execution window
• Driving supply & demand alignment for the execution window and implementing a material review process covering a rolling 4-month period
• Supporting and helping implement a mature Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process in support of both near-term MPS requirements and long-range growth targets
• Implementing targeted KPI’s and defining red/yellow/green return-to-standard criteria
• Ensuring all factory plans and production schedules are executed and all associated transactions and management of work orders are conducted timely and accurately
• Leading the transition from Costpoint to SAP for the M & I department
• Evaluating and recommending process enhancements to increase productivity and reduce waste
• Leading cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency

Resource Allocation

• Driving appropriate capacity planning strategy to support both near-term and long-terms demand
• Determining the necessary resources required for program support needs
• Allocating resources effectively to meet production targets while minimizing costs
• Monitoring resource usage and adjusting allocations as needed to address changing priorities

Team Leadership

• Supervising and mentoring production control staff, providing guidance and support as needed
• Fostering a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation
• Conducting performance reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members

Supply Chain Coordination

• Leading cross-functional engagement with Material Program Management, Material Planning, and Procurement to drive material alignment in support of the MPS
• Collaborating with the Planning and Procurement organizations to address and resolve any supply chain disruptions that could impact production
• Ensuring seamless communication and coordination between Operations and Global Supply Chain functional teams

Cycle Time Monitoring

• Identifying bottlenecks and areas where time can be reduced

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus at least 10 years of experience or Master’s Degree plus at least 8 years of experience
• 4 years’ experience in production control & scheduling, planning, or related field within a manufacturing or supply chain environment
• Subject matter expert (SME) in Costpoint
• Subject matter expert (SME) in SAP
• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Able to obtain a Secret Clearance, which US Citizenship is a pre-requisite
• Able to travel 15% domestically

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environment with assembly, integration, make parts, & test
• Knowledge of project schedule baselining and scope definition
• Experience with Solumina/MES and SAP/MRP
• Experience with MS Access and MS Project
• Expert in Excel Spreadsheets

Primary Level Salary Range

$138,400.00 - $207,600.00