Shop Planning Process Manager

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
** Job Title**:

Shop Planning Process Manager
** Reporting To:
** Manager, Matl. & Supply Chain
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* Work Schedule:

** Onsite – Buffalo, NYMoog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.

Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.  Our Space division in East Aurora, NY is looking for a Shop Planning Process Manager to join our dynamic team! This Shop Planning Process Manager reports to the Supply Chain & Materials Manager and will be primarily responsible for leading a team of planners, as well as long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production decisions in support of business execution of new and existing programs/initiatives.
** As our Shop Planning Process Manager, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:
*** Process Management and Strategic Initiative Execution:  This includes (but is not limited to) the following areas:  + Lean Infrastructure and Standard Work Development within Supply Chain  + Inventory Control Plans  + Machine Schedule Status Reporting  + Risk Assessments  + Component Manufacturing Readiness / Design for Manufacture  + Operations Execution Planning  + Capacity Planning  + Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) – Supply  + Bid & Proposal Support  + Continuous Improvement
* Leadership:  Lead, motivate, develop, and direct the Planning Team in achieving objectives.
* Personnel Development:
Ensure the advancement of technical knowledge & soft skills within the planning team.  Provide employee and team performance feedback.  Assist in planning for and developing the skill base and knowledge necessary to build a broadly flexible workforce.
* Moxie:
Deal with multiple complex issues of varying degrees of difficulty simultaneously while maintaining a positive outlook. Creative and resourceful in resolving problems and effectively uses influence and persuasion to engage others in support of accomplishing goals.
** To be considered for the Shop Planning Process Manager role, you will need to demonstrate these minimum qualifications:
*** A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related area and 5 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment~OR~
* An Associate's degree and 9 years of relevant experience.~PLUS~
* 3 years’ experience acting in a leadership capacity
* Experience implementing and managing lean infrastructure and continuous improvement activities
* Ability to manage significant change within your team
** It would be great if you also had these preferred qualifications**:
* Advanced degree such as an MBA
* Project Management experience
* Experience managing direct reports
* Experience planning in a machine shop environment
* Familiarity with Power

BI, SQL, Access databases, and data analysis
* Proven track record delivering process improvement results
** How we care for you:**
* ** Financial Rewards**: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
* ** Work/Life Balance**:
Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
* ** Health & Wellbeing**:
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
* ** Professional Skills Development**:
Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
* ** Collaborative and Welcoming…