Sr. Manager of Strategic Planning

GWYNEDD • North Wales, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Gwynedd Manufacturing is a rapidly growing defense contractor and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in North Wales, PA. We proudly serve the U.S. Department of Defense and federal law enforcement agencies with precision-engineered firearms, weapon components, and accessories. As an innovative and forward-thinking organization, we are committed to delivering the highest quality standards in support of those who serve. We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Sr. Manager of Strategic Planning to lead the planning and scheduling of all manufacturing operations and product processing activities. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the master production schedule to ensure alignment with customer demand, capacity, and resource availability. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in production scheduling or manufacturing operations planning within a fast-paced, high-mix environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in production scheduling, master scheduling, or operations planning within a manufacturing environment (defense or precision manufacturing preferred).
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (Epicor experience preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules across multiple departments or facilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule across multiple facilities and product lines to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives.
• Analyze capacity, material availability, and labor resources to proactively identify constraints and adjust schedules as needed.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams to align priorities and resolve bottlenecks.
• Utilize ERP (Epicor) and supporting systems to monitor work order progress, forecast production needs, and track key performance indicators.
• Conduct daily and weekly scheduling meetings to communicate priorities and ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline scheduling processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Evaluate production performance against schedule adherence metrics and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Develop and maintain long-range capacity planning models to support forecasting and strategic planning initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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