Planning & Scheduling Manager

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Applied Composites is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Manager to create, integrate, and manage production schedules so manufacturing capacity can meet current customer demand. The role partners with Program Management and Operations to integrate requirements across multiple programs into a site schedule. In collaboration with Operations, the schedule is resource-loaded with labor and equipment to meet demand at the lowest cost. The manager also advises Manufacturing on schedule prioritization as customer demand changes.

The role manages capacity planning and the site sales and operations planning process, provides capacity analysis for proposals, and supports trade studies and analysis. The position is on the first shift, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The position requires the use of information subject to ITAR. Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, political asylees, or refugees.

Requirements

• Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that supports successful performance of the job expectations.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced MS Office skills, including MS Project.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment with high quality requirements.
• Experience in a high-mix product development environment or demonstrated ability to support a similar environment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills, including exercising judgment to identify and solve problems with little or no precedent.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Previous ERP system management experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment such as military, aerospace, or medical equipment.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Composite manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Management and Operations to develop an integrated site schedule.
• Develop and maintain a process to manage capacity planning.
• Manage the site sales and operations planning process.
• Provide capacity analysis in support of proposals.
• Support trade studies and analysis.
• Resource-load schedules with appropriate labor and equipment in partnership with Operations.
• Advise Manufacturing on schedule prioritization in response to changing demand.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Retirement savings and matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other developmental opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED