Production Planning Manager About PROENERGY PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start dispatchable power our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services project development equipment manufacturing turnkey generation facilities operations and maintenance. Our Footprint We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri Texas and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof which includes the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot and string-test facility in the world. Our Houston Texas office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations. Our Philosophy We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits that include Medical Dental Vision and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee 10 paid holidays paid time off and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills we encourage you to apply today. Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Production Planning Manager with 10 years in aviation manufacturing or MRO (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul) environments. The Production Planning Manager will be responsible for developing maintaining and optimizing the master production schedule to meet customer demand inventory targets and production efficiency goals. This role is critical in ensuring timely delivery of products and services while balancing capacity material availability and labor resources
Position Responsibilities - Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on demand forecasts backlog and capacity constraints.
- Coordinate with Production Supply Chain Engineering and Program Management to align schedules and support business objectives.
- Ensure availability of materials and resources to support scheduled operations; flag and resolve potential bottlenecks.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence on-time delivery and lead time reduction.
- Conduct capacity planning and load analysis using ERP/MRP systems.
- Participate in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development for customer-facing programs and proposals.
- Analyze changes in customer orders lead times or supply constraints and adjust schedules accordingly.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning scheduling and workflow processes.
- Provide regular schedule reports status updates and risk assessments to leadership.
- Lead scheduling meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production and delivery milestones are met.
- Mentor junior schedulers/planners and support staff as needed.
Required Qualifications - Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business or related field (Masters preferred).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in production scheduling planning or supply chain management within the power & energy aviation or aerospace industry.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle IFS or similar).
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing Six Sigma and capacity/resource planning methodologies.
- Excellent communication analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
Desired Qualifications - APICS CPIM or CSCP
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Lean Six Sigma certification
It is PROENERGYs policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability national origin marital status ancestry medical condition military status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.
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