Operations Planning Manager

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Job Summary

The Operations Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the company’s operational planning processes, including purchasing, cost estimating, and production scheduling. This role leads a team of buyers, estimators, and schedulers to ensure efficient procurement, accurate cost projections, and optimized scheduling of resources and projects. The Operations Planning Manager works cross-functionally with operations, project management, finance, and leadership to ensure projects and production activities are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with company goals.

Essential Job Responsibilties

Operation Planning & Coordination

• Develop and manage operational planning strategies that align purchasing, estimating, and scheduling activities.
• Coordinate planning activities between operations, project managers, and leadership teams.
• Monitor workload forecasts and adjust planning to optimize operational efficiency.

Procurement & Purchasing Oversight

• Manage and support buyers in sourcing materials, equipment, and services.
• Ensure cost-effective purchasing strategies and supplier negotiations
• Maintain vendor relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
• Ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and operational needs

Estimating Management

• Oversee the preparation of cost estimates, bids, and proposals.
• Review estimates for accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability.
• Support project teams with cost analysis and budget planning.
• Work with estimators to improve cost forecasting and estimating processes.

Scheduling & Resource Planning

• Supervise the develoopment and maintenance of project or production schedules.
• Ensure scheduling aligns with available labor, materials, and operational capacity.
• Identify scheduling conflicts or risks and implement corrective actions.
• Track project limelines and adjust schedules as needed.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers, estimators, and schedulers.
• Establish performance goals and ensure accountability accross planning functions.
• Promote collaboration between departments and operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and systems.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Track key performance indicators related to purchasing, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Provide operational planning reports to leadership.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience in operations planning, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or related roles.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience overseeing teams.
• Strong understanding of procurement, cost estimation, and operational scheduling processes.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Proficiency with ERP systems, project management tools, and scheduling software preferred.
• Excellent analytical, orgganizational, and problem-solving skiils.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing cross-functional operational teams.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and drive process inmprovements
• Experience in manufacturing or project-based industries is a plus.

Work Environment

• Primarily in-office with collaboration across operational departments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options

Hayes Manufacturing Co, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.