Manager Planning

Location:

Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro‑optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

• Lead, mentor and manage the Production Planning team (recruiting, training, performance management, workload balancing).
• Establish and maintain production schedules and build plans to meet customer delivery milestones, program timelines, and internal EAC/cost targets.
• Translate Master Production Schedule (MPS) and demand signals into executable MOs: release, prioritize, reschedule, and close MOs in MES/ERP systems (DMES/MES, CostPoint or equivalent).
• Own material availability planning and coordination with Materials/Buyer teams; evaluate supplier delivery schedules vs. manufacturing timeliness and re‑prioritize where needed.
• Monitor material flow, WIP levels, shop floor kit integrity, and lead times; proactively identify and remove bottlenecks to sustain throughput.
• Drive a “first plan your work, then work your plan” culture — ensure planners create realistic, data‑driven build plans and execute to them.
• Use Kinaxis, Power BI, and other planning/reporting tools to generate schedule, supply‑to‑demand, and pegging reports, and actionable metrics.
• Participate in and drive Tier I/II production meetings; provide daily/weekly status and escalation support for issues requiring cross‑functional action.
• Ensure MO/MRP schedule accuracy, MO aging management, and compliance with MMAS (Material Management Accounting System) and other program requirements.
• Work with Finance to align production performance to EAC and product cost targets; recommend corrective actions for variance.
• Reconcile MES/DMES and ERP discrepancies, document MRB/RTV/Scrap transactions, and support purge and disposition processes.
• Ensure accurate inventory via cycle counts and reconciliation to CostPoint or ERP; manage vendor‑managed inventory (VMI) and common‑use floor stock to sustain production.
• Maintain and review assembly yields, make‑part lead times, and planner workbook; update quarterly and as needed.
• Respond to production or material delays within established SLAs (escalate unresolved issues and ensure resolution within 24 hours where possible).
• Maintain traceability, change control, and documentation required for DoD contracts and audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline. Equivalent experience may be accepted.
• 7+ years of progressive production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years leading a team or function. Experience with DoD/defense contractors strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with MRP/ERP systems (CostPoint, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), MES/DMES systems, and advanced planning tools (Kinaxis or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) for dashboards and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage build schedules, pegging reports, clear‑to‑build logic, and material allocation.
• Strong knowledge of material management accounting practices (MMAS or equivalent) and production costing principles (EAC).
• Proven problem‑solving skills with a track record of removing production bottlenecks and improving flow.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication and stakeholder management skills; able to lead Tier meetings and provide clear escalations.
• Ability to work under program schedule pressure, prioritize competing demands and make data‑driven decisions.
• Eligible for or currently holding a DoD security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of…