Operations Planning Manager

Company Overview

Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Operations Planning department, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Recruit, train, and oversee Master Schedulers, Material Planners, and Production Planners in collaboration with the HC function
• Drive performance management, including goal setting, reviews, and development of planning team members
• Develop, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of Master Schedules across all client and internal programs
• Provide regular reporting on planning activities to Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality leadership
• Support and oversee SAP master data integrity (Material Masters, Routings) to enable effective MRP execution
• Execute and oversee master scheduling activities across all projects
• Lead project costing and budgeting processes, including Bill of Materials (BOM) development
• Ensure alignment between planning, procurement, and production to meet delivery timelines and cost objectives

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
• Certification in Production, Supply Chain, or Logistics is advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Material and/or Production Planning within a defense or weapons environment
• At least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on SAP experience
• PMP certification and Power BI certification are advantageous
• Experience supporting or leading audits in a corporate environment

Key Compentencies

• Strategic planning and execution
• Leadership and team development
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Resilience and ability to operate in high-pressure environments
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