Job Title: Senior Manager, Schedule Integration Job Code: 42978 Job Location: Mason, OH and/or Cincinnati, OH Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a weekJob Description:We are seeking a
Senior Manager, Schedule Integration (SIOP Lead) to join our Scheduling & Material Planning (SMP) functional Center of Excellence at our Mason, Ohio facility leading SIOP for the Advance Effects Sector. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of demand planning, master scheduling, and Repair & Overhaul (R&O) planning processes across the site.
The Senior Manager will lead the integration of demand signals from multiple sources, ensure alignment between factory production schedules and program objectives, and provide leadership for Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) activities. This role will serve as a key cross-functional leader, partnering with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to establish scalable planning processes, improve schedule performance, and enable executive decision-making.
The ideal candidate is a strong people and process leader who can operate effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment, influence across organizational boundaries, and balance tactical execution with long-term strategic planning. This individual will be expected to build organizational capability, lead change, and drive planning excellence through data-driven insights, strong business acumen, and a collaborative leadership style.
Essential Functions:- Lead the site's demand planning and master scheduling strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer commitments, and program deliverables.
- Provide leadership and oversight for the development and maintenance of accurate demand plans across an 18-24 month rolling horizon.
- Direct the consolidation and analysis of demand inputs from multiple sources, including Sales Orders, Forecasts, Follow-On production, Repair & Overhaul (R&O), and Engineering IRAD activities.
- Ensure alignment between factory master schedules and program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) milestones, proactively identifying risks and driving mitigation plans.
- Lead and facilitate SIOP processes and reviews, enabling cross-functional alignment on demand, supply, capacity, and execution priorities.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, and Business Development leaders to evaluate future demand scenarios and translate requirements into executable plans.
- Establish, monitor, and improve key performance indicators, dashboards, and reporting tools related to forecasting accuracy, demand planning, schedule attainment, and SIOP effectiveness.
- Drive gap identification, root cause analysis, and resolution of planning and scheduling issues through cross-functional collaboration and escalation as needed.
- Present planning insights, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership to support informed decision-making.
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and planning excellence.
- Serve as a change leader for supply chain planning best practices, influencing broader organizational adoption of standard processes, tools, and governance.
- Oversee strategic and ad hoc projects sponsored by site leadership, program management, or the broader organization.
- Support functional talent development, organizational capability building, and succession planning within the planning and scheduling organization.
- Ability to travel up to 20% domestically with possiblity for international travel
- Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance
Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, including leadership experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of10 years of prior related experience, including leadership experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience, including leadership experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:- 10 years proven experience in demand planning, master scheduling, SIOP, and/or integrated planning within the aerospace and defense industry.
- 7-10 years Demonstrated success leading teams and cross-functional initiatives in a complex manufacturing or operations environment.
- 10 years of in-depth knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong understanding of supply chain planning principles, integrated business planning, capacity planning, and risk management.
- Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging data visualization and analysis tools such as Power BI.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with and influence senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Advanced degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline.
- APICS or other relevant supply chain certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP).
- Experience with Repair & Overhaul (R&O) planning.
- Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and production scheduling in regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong project and change management skills with a track record of leading organizational transformation.
- Experience developing high-performing teams and implementing process improvements across planning and operations functions.
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