Planning Manager

Position Summary We are a fast‑paced business with ambitious growth plans. If you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! The Aerospace Production Planning Manager leads production planning, scheduling, and materials coordination to ensure efficient manufacture and delivery of aerospace products. The role drives cross‑functional alignment between manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, and program management to meet customer commitments, optimize resource utilization, and maintain compliance with aerospace industry standards. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage master production schedules to support customer delivery requirements and operational goals; balance production capacity, labor, machine availability, and material constraints to optimize throughput; monitor production progress and adjust schedules proactively to mitigate delays or disruptions; lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and demand planning activities as required; ensure accurate production forecasting and inventory planning. Operations Coordination: Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, quality and logistics teams to ensure seamless production execution; coordinate new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes; identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions; support shop floor operations with prioritization and production control guidance. Inventory & Materials Management: Oversee material planning and inventory control strategies; ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and customer commitments; monitor supplier performance; coordinate with supply chain teams to address shortages; reduce excess and obsolete inventory through strategic planning. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement: Track and report KPIs (on‑time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory turns, capacity utilization); lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and process standardization; support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives; develop and maintain planning procedures, workflows and documentation. Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor and develop production planners and schedulers; foster a collaborative, accountable and high‑performance team environment; support workforce planning and departmental resource allocation; provide training on ERP/MRP systems and production planning best practices. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field. 5–10 years of production planning, scheduling or operations management experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing. 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP. Experience in AS9100 or other regulated manufacturing environments. Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills. Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Preferred Qualifications APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP or CLTD). Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Familiarity with aerospace production environments (machining, assembly, composites, avionics). Experience supporting government, defense or commercial aerospace programs. Knowledge of capacity planning and constraint management techniques. Key Competencies Strategic Planning Production Scheduling Capacity & Demand Planning Supply Chain Coordination Leadership & Team Development Process Improvement Data Analysis & Reporting Decision‑Making Under Pressure Customer Focus Regulatory Compliance Benefits Comprehensive medical insurance Competitive PTO, holiday pay and sick leave Company 401(k) plan with up to 4% matched contribution Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and performance) Flexible working arrangements Paid volunteering opportunities Access to mental health champions across sites Commitment to development Employee referral program Compensation Pay range up to $140,000. Equality & Non‑Discrimination Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Export Control This position must meet export control compliance requirements. A U.S. Person, as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15, is required. The U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee. #J-18808-Ljbffr