Central Planning Manager

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 at St. Charles 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

• Masters 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 employees and vendors.
• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to compile and present data in a format that facilitates information sharing and decision making.
• Able to facilitate team improvement activities spanning multiple processes with diverse teams in various geographical areas.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including but not limited to eye ear and foot protection
• May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds

Travel
Up to 25% travel time.

Why Choose Sonaca North America
We take care of our people.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical dental vision life and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan for access to counseling consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks and duties. The responsibilities tasks and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties as assigned may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an at will basis and may be terminated at any time.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the companys online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North Americas Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer

NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS

It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates (LMI Aerospace).

This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.

Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.

Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America please email .