Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering
2-7+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing
Strong understanding of capacity planning and production flow
Experience in an ERP/MRP environment (e.g., SAP)
Ability to analyze data for actionable strategies
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts
Refine ERP/MRP planning parameters for improved accuracy
Analyze production data to enhance throughput and reduce lead times
Translate strategic plans into actionable production schedules
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve material shortages
Support S&OP with performance data and supply strategies
Utilize data literacy to drive scheduling improvements
Benefits
Aggressive focus on operational efficiency
Cross-departmental collaboration opportunities
Hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Potential for continuous improvement initiatives
Opportunity to work with advanced production technologies
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity, and material availability.
Maintain and continuously refine core ERP/MRP planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, lot sizes, routing accuracy, and BOM structure) to drive planning accuracy.
Analyze complex production datasets, capacity constraints, and operational bottlenecks to improve throughput, minimize downtime, and reduce total manufacturing lead times.
Translate strategic plans into executable production schedules that maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Collaborate daily with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Production leadership to align schedules, resolve material shortages, and ensure strict schedule adherence.
Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes by synthesizing historical performance data and operational metrics into actionable supply strategies.
Apply data literacy to identify operational trends, driving continuous improvement initiatives across scheduling efficiency and facility utilization.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution.
2-7+ years of hands-on experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations within an ERP-driven environment
Qualifications
Strong understanding of capacity planning, finite scheduling, and production flow.
Experience working in an ERP/MRP environment (e.g., GSS, Business Dynamics, SAP, or similar).
Ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable production strategies.
Strong understanding of manufacturing machine end uses and full logistics responsibilities in a manufacturing production environment are preferred.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Experience (Not Required):
Department of Defense experience.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
Microsoft Dynamics ERP experience.
Compensation Range (Required)
Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Majority of work is performed in a manufacturing environment with noise levels within safety limits and acceptable lighting and temperature conditions.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:
To conform to U.S. Government export control regulations and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information restrictions, applicant must be a U.S citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
