Planning Manager

Central Planning Manager page is loaded## Central Planning Manager locations:
St. Charles, MO (Corporate) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
R0013188
** Who we are
** Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 11 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.
** Position Summary
** We are currently seeking a
** Central Planning Manager
** rles, MO – Corporate location. The Central Planning Manager is responsible for the Sales & Operations process, Master Production Scheduling and Production Control for different Sonaca North America sites. This includes the very critical capacity review cycle (machine and manpower), with critical evaluation of efficiency and utilization factors. The position requires significant interaction with other plant personnel to ensure the schedules are accurate and feasible, to provide necessary feedback on manufacturing throughput, and to support customer requirements, transfer plans and delivery coordination.
** Essential

Job Responsibilities
*** Implementation and Management of the Sales & Operations Process
* Development of the master schedule to be in line with the customer demand, in close collaboration with Program Management and Operations
* Implement and monitor the Capacity review cycle with site production control managers
* Perform schedule risk analysis, provide results to internal/external customer and facilitate recommended improvement activities
* Monitoring of production control metrics
* Train Production Control teams on SIOP, MRP & kanban methodologies
* Development of the demand flow of new programs/processes/transfers of work as required, in close collaboration with Program Management
* Participate in special projects or perform special tasks as identified by management
* Manage Transfer of Work projects
* Provide leadership necessary to integrate change and risk management
** Education and Experience
*** Master’s degree in business administration or industrial engineering or the equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
* A minimum of five (5) years production scheduling or supply chain management experience
* Aerospace industry experience
* Previous leadership experience and APICS Certification are both preferred
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, with superior proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Expert experience with an ERP system is required.
* Employee must have the ability to understand manufacturing processes and associated workflows.
* Should demonstrate high level of ethics with strong integrity.
* Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements. Must be able to promote a participative, team-oriented environment, working with customers (both internal and external), subordinates, other employees, vendors and all others in a professional and respectful manner.
* Must model desired employee and leadership behaviors. Adept to managing change. Ability to set and meet goals. Effectively delegate to meet departmental and company objectives. Ability to identify and develop talent. Ability to give and receive feedback well. Must possess proven ability to successfully facilitate change.
* Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical materials. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers,…