Manager Operations Planning - MLB

Direct and oversee all production planning and production control functions to ensure efficient utilization of labor, equipment, materials, and facility capacity.

Ensure production schedules are developed, maintained, and executed to support manufacturing commitments and delivery expectations.

Lead recovery planning efforts for schedule deviations, material shortages, and capacity constraints.

Monitor key performance indicators including schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, material availability, on-time delivery, and production throughput.

Lead all logistics operations, including receiving, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, shipping, transportation, and distribution activities.

Ensure efficient material flow throughout the operation, supporting production requirements while minimizing inventory waste and delays.

Oversee logistics partnerships, freight management activities, transportation providers, and third-party logistics services.

Ensure compliance with applicable import/export regulations, hazardous material handling requirements, and transportation standards.

Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Program teams to ensure material availability and effective inventory management.

Lead escalation management and resolution efforts associated with material shortages, supplier performance challenges, and schedule impacts.

Drive inventory optimization initiatives to balance service levels, working capital, and production requirements.

Champion Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives throughout planning and logistics functions.

Utilize data analytics and performance reporting to identify improvement opportunities and drive measurable business results.

Lead process standardization, workflow improvements, and system optimization efforts across planning and logistics operations.

Provide leadership, coaching, and development to supervisors and individual contributors within the Planning & Logistics organization.

Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, continuous improvement, and respect in the workplace.

Manage workforce planning, staffing requirements, training programs, and resource allocation to meet operational objectives.

Ensure compliance with company policies, labor regulations, safety standards, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Promote a safe and healthy working environment and maintain accountability for safety performance within the organization.

Ensure all inventory management, material handling, logistics, and tooling activities comply with regulatory and company requirements.

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical or aerospace)

Master’s Degree Preferred

Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in production planning, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing supervisors, managers, and cross-functional teams.

Aerospace manufacturing experience highly desired.

Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.

Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.

Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.

Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.

Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.