Head of Business Analysis and Planning

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; Planning Manager

The Aerospace Production Planning Manager is responsible for leading production planning, scheduling, and materials coordination activities to ensure the efficient manufacture and delivery of aerospace products. This 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.

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.
• 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.
• Support shop floor operations with prioritization and production control guidance.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Oversee material planning and inventory control strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and customer commitments.
• Monitor supplier performance and coordinate with supply chain teams to address shortages or late deliveries.
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory through strategic planning initiatives.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory turns, and 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.

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.

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.
• Visual experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Familiarity with aerospace production environments including machining, assembly, composites, or avionics manufacturing.
• Experience supporting government, defense, or commercial aerospace programs.
• Knowledge of capacity planning and constraint management techniques.

Strategic Planning

• Capacity & Demand Planning
• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Customer Focus
• Regulatory Compliance

Comprehensive medical insurance
Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
Flexible working arrangements
Access to mental health champions across our sites
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