Head of Production Planning

Planning ManagerVirgin Galactic is seeking a talented and motivated Planning Manager to be a part of our Supply Chain team to support our mission. Guided by our values, "Safety above All", we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in the design, developing and testing efforts. This role oversees all materials planning, generation, and monitoring of the production and material schedule by using the tools and programs within all Virgin Galactic systems. The Planning Manager controls and drives the demand that builds space ships and rocket motor systems, aligns and executes the make and buy supply signal to the business, and keeps stakeholders informed, while evaluating the feasibility of those recommended changes. You will lead the production planning and production control teams and collaborate with other cross-functional teams such as Project Management, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Materials to ensure the production and materials schedule conformance is maintained. ResponsibilitiesExecutes the Integrated Master Schedule for each of the component projects in collaboration with the build managers.Manages and controls the top level demand schedule for the business unit they are supporting.Utilizes demand forecasting and has a very strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems that run demand plans that inform the entire business of make and buy status and schedules.Accounts for the scope of work, procured part status, and reporting status to all related functions aligned to the established Work Breakdown Structure.Aligns planners and production control team members to the programs they will support and resolves bottlenecks, material shortages and job order management.Conducts reporting reviews and measures performance of all critical factors to ensure compliance to the production plans including publishing Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).Assigns and prioritizes build projects in partnership with other related work teams and makes changes to schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.Reports regularly to leadership, internal and external customers, and the wider organization of the team's performance in the areas of quality, scope, cost, and schedule.Communicates with company leaders in other disciplines across the organization to gather valuable information to better plan projects and guide team members.Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasksYou may be asked to perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.Required Skills and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in related field; and/or combination of education and work experience is requiredProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification, preferred.American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certification, preferred.Experience with complex supply chain management and materials systems.Experience with Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule (IMP)/(IMS), risk management, configuration management, requirements management processes.Prior Planning and Scheduling experience required.Hands on and active experience working with Manufacturing Resource Planning/Enterprise Resource Planning (MRP)/(ERP) systems. ORACLE experience is preferred.Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Competency using MS Office suite of tools.Excellent planning and problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.Strong Emotional Intelligence and a Growth Mindset.Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) experience preferred.Travel 5% or more of the time.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $99,700.00–$152,075.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. 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We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge.