Aerospace Manufacturing Production Planning Manager

Chromalloy • Orangeburg, NY

2d • $123,096 - $161,570 • Onsite

About The Position

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company that provides aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions for aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture, and repair critical turbine components for various engine platforms, supporting the aerospace, energy, and defense industries. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work. A career with Chromalloy offers opportunities to learn from industry experts, work with important technologies, and foster innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in production planning, operations supervision, manufacturing leadership, or material flow execution.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, MPS/MRP logic, ERP planning tools, and how planning decisions impact shop-floor execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage daily priorities, resolve constraints, and drive accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical capability, including Excel proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Power BI experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with AS9100, configuration-controlled environments, Lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement practices preferred.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-shift team of Production Planners and Water Spiders, setting clear expectations for daily execution, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Convert the SIOP consensus plan and MPS into weekly and daily priorities that support on-time delivery, labor utilization, material readiness, and shop-floor flow.
• Own the follow-through on MRP signals and material readiness, partnering with Operations, Logistics, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify shortages, resolve constraints, and keep work moving.
• Support the Director of Planning with supply plans, capacity inputs, constraints, inventory outlook, and risk mitigation while ensuring operational realities are reflected in planning decisions.
• Monitor work center load, labor capacity, tooling availability, and competing priorities to support short- and mid-term execution decisions.
• Ensure planning parameters, work orders, lead times, order policies, lot sizes, planning horizons, and safety stocks are accurate enough to support reliable execution.
• Partner with the Logistics Manager to align stocking strategies, cycle count execution, point-of-use inventory levels, and AS9100 requirements with operational needs.
• Track and communicate key planning and operations KPIs, lead daily Tier meetings, and drive corrective actions that improve schedule attainment, material availability, and team performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager