Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Arlington, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

You will be the Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager for our program team, driving efforts from award to closure. Our team is responsible for line of balance tracking, loading demand in ERP systems, and mitigating schedule risks. As the Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager, you will lead our team in managing complex production schedules, budgets, and operations metrics. You will be responsible for developing and implementing process improvements, managing functional leaders, and driving a data-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Managing budgets and developing financial plans
• Leading functional leaders in creating and reporting operations metrics
• Mitigating schedule risks and resolving production issues
• Developing and implementing process improvements
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize output
• Ensuring compliance with industry-wide best practices and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experience with SAP
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets
• Related experience in MRP and ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage functional leaders in creating, monitoring and reporting on all executive operations metrics
• Ability to obtain a security clearance; an interim Secret clearance is required prior to starting

Nice-to-haves

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) extensive user experience or implementation
• Experience supporting MMAS (Material Management and Accounting System)
• Knowledge of industry wide best practices and processes for managing material flow throughout the entire Production supply chain
• Strategic thinker with lean manufacturing focus
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification
• Experience working Program proposals to establish labor budgets
• Previous experience successfully creating, leading, and sustaining a data driven culture
• Proven ability to build and lead cross functional teams to maximize output

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid Time off benefits
• Diverse career opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits