Operations Planning Manager / Materials Manager

Job Overview

The Operations Planning Manager / Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing production planning, materials management, inventory control, and supply chain coordination within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures that production schedules are met efficiently while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting overall operational performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage production plans to meet customer demand and delivery targets
• Align production schedules with capacity, labor, and material availability
• Monitor and adjust plans based on changes in demand, supply, or operational constraints
  
  

Materials Management

• Oversee material planning, inventory control, and material flow
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to support production
• Manage safety stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory
  
  

Inventory Control

• Establish and maintain accurate inventory records and cycle count programs
• Analyze inventory trends and implement strategies to reduce carrying costs
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and audit requirements
  
  

Supply Chain Coordination

• Collaborate with purchasing and logistics teams to ensure material availability
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production, engineering, quality, and sales teams
• Communicate risks, constraints, and mitigation plans related to supply or production
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes
  
  

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels
• Implement best practices in planning systems (MRP/ERP)
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  
  

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop planning and materials teams
• Set performance goals, provide coaching, and conduct evaluations
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  
  

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility setting
• May require occasional extended hours based on production demands
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• BS degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or other related discipline. MS or MBA preferred.
• 5 years progressive experience in Manufacturing Planning, Process Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Operations Management
• Experience managing multiple direct reports
• Experience in capacity planning and use of statistical analysis
• Experience with ERP systems required. Experience with Oracle preferred. Experience implementing ERP system preferred.
• Demonstrated experience deploying lean methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of MS Suite including advance skills with Microsoft Excel
• Detail oriented and thorough
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and influence cross-functionally
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct reports of 4-5 Production Planners and 1 Warehouse Supervisor