9,377 Manufacturing Planning jobs in the United States

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Warehouse
**Job Description**
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
This role is based in Santa Clara, CA, USA, within our Laboratory Equipment Division. Thermo Fisher Scientific is a world-class organization committed to innovation and excellence.
**Discover Impactful Work:**
As a Manufacturing Planning Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring detailed production processes. Join a strong team dedicated to making a significant impact on global health and safety.
**A day in the Life:**
+ Plan and schedule production activities using the SAP ERP system
+ Manage materials and labor resources to meet production goals
+ Forecast Future requirements and plan for future needs.
+ Control important metrics such as On Time Delivery (OTD), Days of Supply (DOS), and Span of Delivery.
+ Supervise and mentor a team of 3+ people
**Keys to Success:**
+ Proven track record to develop and implement effective production plans
+ Strong leadership and collaboration skills
+ Outstanding attention to detail and organizational abilities
**Education**
+ High School Diploma Required; additional degree or certification will be a bonus
**Experience**
+ Previous experience in manufacturing demand planning
+ Experience with SAP ERP systems
+ Supervisory experience managing direct reports
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ In-depth knowledge of production planning and inventory management
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
**Physical Requirements / Work Environment**
This position requires standing, walking, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. The work environment is a combination of office and manufacturing floor settings.
**Benefits**
This role includes a salary package, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare options, and a selection of employee benefits. Join Thermo Fisher Scientific for the chance to work with a progressive company that provides excellent career advancement possibilities. Immerse yourself in a vibrant company culture centered around integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
**Compensation and Benefits**
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,900.00-$136,350.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
+ A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
+ Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
+ At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
+ Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
+ Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Office
**Job Description**
**Manager, Manufacturing Planning**
Lenexa Kansas, US Full-Time Internal/External
**Position Summary**
The Manufacturing Planning Manager leads all aspects of manufacturing planning, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to Thermo Fisher's 4i Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. This role requires robust leadership, collaborative partnership, and excellent communication skills to drive continuous improvement and support the company's mission. The position handles the planning staff which involves coordinating with various departments to optimize manufacturing planning, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and examines situational changes assessing potential risks
**Key Responsibilities, include but not limited to the following:**
+ Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.
+ Streamline supply chain processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
+ Lead, monitor, and analyze important metrics to identify areas for improvement.
+ Lead, mentor, and develop a strong planning team.
+ Make informed and prompt decisions that help the organization and its collaborators.
+ Cultivate a team environment that encourages growth, learning, and mutual support.
+ Find risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
+ Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
+ Ensure business continuity plans are in place for supply chain disruptions.
+ Encourage innovation within the team to improve processes and systems.
+ Develop and support relationships with key collaborators, including internal and external customers, to drive supply chain initiatives.
+ Analyze forecasts, inventory levels and financial performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
+ Stay updated on market trends and standard methodologies to still be proactive in addressing supply chain challenges and opportunities.
+ Refine stock levels to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory. Ensure accuracy in inventory tracking and management.
+ Lead new product transfers to ensure correct signals generated by MRP-following sequences of ERP, Data Governance, and critical metric (SAP data) and apply Operation Excellence practices.
+ Develop and implement coordinated Sales and Operations Planning. Coordinate and report monthly S&OP Supply Review meetings.
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Science, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
+ Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing planning or supply chain, with a minimum of 4 years in direct people management.
+ Minimum 3 years' experience implementing and managing the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
+ Proven history of success in managing manufacturing planning or supply chain operations in a complex, fast-paced environment.
+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
+ Excellent communication and people skills.
+ Ability in supply chain management software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Power BI, Microsoft)
+ Certification in APICS, CPIM is a plus.
**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:**
+ Normal office & manufacturing environment
+ Position may require frequent communication and walking to other areas in which designated PPE will be required
+ Position will require sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time.
+ Employees may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Req ID:
Remote Position: No
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Minnesota
City: Maple Grove
**Summary**
Drive the planning and inventory processes, tools and applications for the site/function. Advance subject matter expertise of planning and inventory management processes, tools and application. Coach and mentor others on their strategic activities. The Planning and Inventory Manager is responsible for facilitating, mentoring and coordinating successful planning and inventory projects. This includes ensuring that both the technical and people aspects are taken into account, incorporating change management strategies. Manage resources to effectively help execute the site/function strategy deployment plans.
**Detailed Description**
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
+ Drives team to manage material shortages to ensure Clear to Builds in collaboration with the Purchasing and SLM Team.
+ Supports the team being the liaison between customer project management and internal departments on the introduction of new product requirements.
+ Ensures the team performs a timely and accurate demand management process (If the demand is managed by the Planning Team at your Site).
+ Ensures proper Excess, Surplus and Obsolete inventory.
+ Ensures team identifies the impact of excess and obsolescence and drives necessary actions to mitigate it.
+ Ensures bills of material are accurate and collaborate with other teams on any engineering changes.
+ Collaborates with different stakeholders to achieve Inventory Entitlement targets and drive results.
+ Drives actions to meet the Inventory goals (Inventory cash adjusted and Turns), including performing accurate Inventory Projection.
+ Leads the team to maintain continuous Material Supply to achieve the targeted inventory levels and turns.
+ Ensures the team Performs material and capacity analysis before loading MPS. Monitor MPS accuracy, attainment and level load metrics and drive necessary actions to improve them.
+ Validates that the team Performs Financial Impact Analysis (FIA) to mitigate inventory risk before loading MPS.
+ Works with other departments to review and dispose of non-conforming materials.
+ Ensures production schedules to meet the customer requirements to achieve high levels of on time delivery.
+ Ensures proper POR including OAR management and timely execution.
+ Drives necessary actions to meet revenue goals.
+ Manages RMA orders. Works with other departments to meet repair commitments.
+ Monitors planning parameters ROP & SS to ensure optimized inventory levels.
+ Ensures proper execution of the SIOP Process (including accurate data, timely submission, and execution of Rhythm meetings with the key stakeholders) until approval completion on a monthly basis.
+ Maintains responsibility for SCM Team training completion, performance management, development, recognition, coaching and compensation of employees.
+ Reassigns personnel as necessary to optimize work. Act as a liaison with customers to ensure forecast commitments are met.
+ Collaborates with other departments to improve supplyflex programs.
+ Submits Investment Inventories for material that is not required for normal manufacturing operations or to support standard level of customer service.
+ Follow global procedures and policies and drive practices aligned to them.
+ Collaborates with Global and Segment teams to drive Inventory Management Operating System.
+ Manages KRIs, Planning Metrics and drives necessary actions.
+ Drives continuous improvements of SCM function through interactions with other departments.
+ Responsible for annual physical inventory, site surplus/excess sale process and disposition of scrap material.
+ Develops and executes site inventory management processes including forecasting, analysis, reporting, action plans.
+ Oversees design, development, integration and maintenance of SCM systems, tools, processes and training at the site.
+ Manages Celestica HUB process.
+ Drives continuous improvements of SCM function through interactions with other departments.
+ Responsible for annual physical inventory, site surplus/excess sale process and disposition of scrap material.
**Knowledge/Skills/Competencies**
+ Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
+ In-depth knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, distribution methods, and global transportation services and inventory management.
+ Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications
+ Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
+ Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight deadlines.
+ Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
+ Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers. Strong presentation skills.
+ Ability to effectively lead, manage, assess, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
+ ERP System Logic Understanding
+ Rapid Response Kinaxis System Knowledge
+ Advanced Microsoft Excel Knowledge
+ Basic Statistical Analysis Knowledge applied to Supply Chain
+ Ability to maintain external contacts with consultants, association and other companies for benchmarking and networking
+ Regular travel will be required (% may vary depending on the account)
+ In-depth knowledge and understanding of global and local transportation services
+ Working knowledge (if pertains) to Free Trade Agreements, HS Tariff, Duty/VAT, ITAR regulations, Sanctions and Embargoes
**Physical Demands**
+ Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
+ Duties of this position require continuous light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space.
+ Occasional overnight travel may be required.
**Typical Experience**
+ 7+ years of experience
**Typical Education**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Engineering or related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Educational requirements may vary by geography.
**Notes**
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Benefits as well as Salary:
The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Salary Range: $102k-$159k Annually
Celestica provides eligible employees (those who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week) with a range of benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, PTO and a 401k plan with company match.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Oracle Manufacturing & Planning Functional Analyst
West Dallas, TX, United States
Hybrid onsite 3 days per week

Position Summary
Manufacturing, Planning and Purchasing, to work directly with our business leaders and subject matter experts in day-to-day operations of our Oracle eBusiness environment. This includes new systems implementations and the support of existing systems, through collaborative understanding and documenting of business requirements and processes, then configuring or extending Oracle eBusiness and related systems platforms to deliver the best-in-class systematic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provides functional and technical leadership during the design, testing and implementation of Oracle eBusiness R12 systems throughout the business.
• Supports day-to-day operations of business systems, working collaboratively with other IT support staff, to ensure business operations are maintained and run properly.
• Seeks out and advises the business in the design/development of new business solutions or reconfigurations of existing business systems, using Oracle and complimentary technologies.
• Documents requirements and functional configurations, using standard appropriate Oracle AIM templates (e.g., RD.050, BR.100, MD.050, MD.070, MD.120, etc.).
• Documents and understands the current business processes and software usage with view of future state direction in sight.
• Creates change management requests in partnership with business leads for any new or enhanced functionality to business systems.
• Keeps knowledge current on industry technology landscape in order to help the company and their business customers understand their technology options.

Required Experience:

• 7+ years Oracle EBS experience
• Strong experience with MFG, INV, BOM, MRP, PO
• Experience configuring, implementing, and supporting Oracle eBusiness R12 environments.
• Experience with SQL and PL/SQL for support and implementation assistance with technical staff.

Nice to have:

• Experience with IT technologies and business processes for a manufacturing company.
• Understanding of Oracle Workflows, APIs, and Open Interfaces using within Oracle eBusiness.
• utomotive aftermarket and remanufacturing experience desirable.

**Job Description**
**Work Arrangement**
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
**The Role**
General Motors (GM) is seeking an Application Engineer with strong Teamcenter expertise, specifically in Manufacturing Process Planning (MPP) and Active Workspace (AW) EasyPlan (EP), to support Advanced Manufacturing and Product Engineering workflows within the General Assembly group of the Global Manufacturing Engineering team.
In this role, you'll use MPP/EP tools in the GM Teamcenter environment to drive collaboration across Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, and Operations. Key responsibilities include developing standards, applying them to real-world use cases, and promoting user adoption across a global user base.
Success in this role requires the ability to:
+ Understand and translate customer needs into standardized solutions.
+ Influence change and build consensus across diverse user groups.
+ Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot MPP/EP issues.
+ Collaborate with GM IT, product development, and Siemens to test updates and ensure alignment with standard practices.
You should be a team player who takes ownership, makes informed decisions, and delivers results. Given the innovative nature of the work, you'll need to anticipate challenges, align stakeholders, and drive progress with integrity and determination.
**What You'll Do (Responsibilities)**
+ Partner with user groups to understand future strategies, requirements, and use cases, ensuring MPP/EP practices align with their needs.
+ Develop standardized, efficient, and sustainable workflows using MPP/EP.
+ Leverage Siemens tools (Process Simulate, TC Vis, Line Designer, TcAE) to build and validate MPP/EP standards.
+ Build and Maintain data structures using MPP/EP to support the needs of product program teams
+ Refine solutions through cross-functional feedback.
+ Coordinate change requests with GM IT to enhance MPP/EP workflows.
+ Support global MPP/EP training initiatives.
+ Evaluate and recommend MPP/EP updates to GM IT, Siemens, leadership, and global teams.
+ Assist in global deployment of MPP/EP updates and standard practices.
**Relocation**
**This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate**
**Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)**
+ Bachelor's degree in a job related field
+ 3 years' experience using math-based tools to analyze product development against manufacturing requirements
+ Domain specialist in MPP, AW, and EP with 3 years' experience developing standards and solutions
+ 3 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering within General Assembly (automotive or equivalent), using math-based tools
+ Strong Siemens Teamcenter skills: NX, Process Simulate, TC Visualization, Line Designer
+ Proficient in Teamcenter navigation, math data structures, and both Rich Client and Active Workspace environments
+ Familiar with Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, and Product Development practices in a manufacturing context
+ Effective in fast-paced, evolving environments; adaptable to global teams and occasional weekend deployments
+ Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
+ Skilled at influencing adoption of new work practices over legacy methods
**What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications)**
+ Skilled in IT tools including Oracle Database, SharePoint, Mendix, Slack, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Databricks
+ Proficient in programming: Python, JavaScript, VBA, SQL, and basic scripting
+ 3 years of experience in manufacturing operations (assembly)
+ 3 years of experience in tooling development and installation
**Sponsorship**
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**About GM**
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
**Why Join Us**
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
**Benefits Overview**
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources ( .
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**Description:** **What You Will Be Doing**
Aero Production Engineering Central Services (PECS) organization is looking for a strong, self-motivated individual to join the Planning Central Services team as a Capability Development Planning Manufacturing Engineer (ME). This Capability Development Planning ME will be responsible for representing the ME Planning function on the Apriso Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Capability Development Teams. These Capability Development Teams are responsible for defining processes and functionality within the Apriso MES. Development of Planning capabilities within the new eco-systems is an integral part of the successful execution of Lockheed Martin's Digital Transformation.
The ideal candidate should be considered an emerging technical expert for the Apriso MES system and how the Planning discipline fits into this system. He/she will:
- Serve as a representative of the ME Planning organization on the cross-functional Apriso Capability Development Teams
- Help define new processes, create standard systems engineering artifacts required for the capability development process, create job guides and training material, and test software configurations
- Use his/her experience with legacy PLM and MES applications to help determine how similar functionality will be accomplished in next generation systems for both current and future program needs
- Consult and participate in various activities to transform the business and execute next generation manufacturing.
**What's In It For You:**
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
While the Planning Central Services team is primarily located in Ft. Worth, this position can be based in Ft. Worth, Palmdale, or Marietta
The role is 100% onsite to support hands-on training, collaboration, and system integration needs.
**Further Information About This Opportunity**
Palmdale, CA
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Marietta, GA
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Fort Worth, TX
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**Basic Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
- Experience working in the Dassault Apriso MES
**Desired Skills:**
- Model-based environment experience
- Ability to engage and work in a virtual environment with team members across numerous sites
- Ability to create job guides
- Understanding of Planning Roles and Responsibilities
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance per business requirements
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** Secret
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $75,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. **Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is 114,700 - 198,720. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. **Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.
**Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.**
**The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.**
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Manufacturing
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

Job Summary:
- Leads all aspects of our Northern California
Optical Manufacturing Lab in Richmond, CA
- Leads/manages a team of 110+ FTEs and 5 direct
reports producing 450K eyeglass orders per year
- Optimizes productivity while achieving quality
eyeglasses and high member satisfaction
- Leads teams to achieve key metrics including
Turnaround Time (TAT), quality, first pass yield,
and other member satisfaction metrics
- Ensures compliance with safety rules,
policies, procedures and KP's Principles of
Responsibility
- Identifies opportunities and creates action
plans for improved efficiencies and
productivity
- Supports employee engagement to fulfill our
vision of service/quality excellence
- Must be capable to lead in Labor
Management Partnership environment
Responsible for management & direction of operations for a large unionized optical manufacturing/fabrication plant. Plans for, develops, maintains and manages plant, equipment, personnel, production processes, and expenses to meet growing optical product demand. Proactively meets or exceeds high quality and service expectations. Operation of the plant produces & delivers eye care products ordered from optical sales offices.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Provides strong leadership, emphasizing cost management, customer service, innovation, quality and human resource management. Supervises Bench, Stock and Surface managers, as well as Assistant Plant Manager. Recruits & Monitors qualified managers as required. Coordinates the evaluation & resolution of production and service issues. Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations with regard to quality, delivery time, and all aspects of customer service.
+ Responsible for the development and maintenance of appropriate technical, service and management training programs. Establishes production standards and monitor performance for optimal outcomes. Assures all safety procedures and requirements are met. Develops and is responsible for administering manufacturing & capital expenses. Responsible for human resources/union relations issues.
+ Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ Minimum five (5) years of experience in a similar environment and position.
+ Minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience required.
Education
+ Bachelors degree required, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
+ High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
+ N/A
Additional Requirements:
+ Projects broad-based background in managing people and budgets.
+ Previous responsibility for financial accountability.
+ Strong human resource knowledge and experience in a union environment.
+ Prior experience with personal computer programs and manufacturing computer applications.
+ Must demonstrate persuasive leadership skills to guide staff through innovative and demanding period.
+ Position requires afternoon and evening hours.
+ Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Masters degree preferred.
+ Depth in Manufacturing (not necessarily Optical) experience, great communicator and motivator, big picture mentality but can work in the details when necessary, participative/transformational leadership style but capable of employing other styles as needed; and strong ethics and standards.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Manager Optical Planning - Manufacturing
LOCATION: Richmond, California
REQNUMBER:
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Our client, a rapidly expanding enterprise in **Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US**, is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Operations Management Director to oversee and optimize their supply chain and logistical operations. This strategic role is crucial for driving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing overall operational performance across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in leadership, strategic planning, and the implementation of best practices in supply chain management, logistics, and operations. You will be responsible for managing a diverse team, overseeing warehouse operations, transportation, inventory control, and procurement processes. A key focus will be on developing and executing strategies to improve operational workflows, streamline processes, and leverage technology to enhance productivity. This includes analyzing operational data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions that yield measurable results. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, finance, and production, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of operational goals with business objectives. Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and carriers will be essential. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape the operational future of a growing company in **Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US**, with a hybrid work model that allows for flexibility while ensuring essential on-site oversight. The ability to manage complex projects, implement change initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement is paramount. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are critical for success in this demanding role.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day logistics, warehouse operations, inventory management, and transportation.
• Lead and mentor a team of operations and supply chain professionals.
• Optimize supply chain processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and systems to improve operational capabilities.
• Develop and manage operational budgets effectively.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless supply chain integration and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in optimizing supply chain processes and driving operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of logistics, warehousing, inventory control, and transportation management.
• Proven experience in team leadership and people management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in a relevant industry is highly desirable.

Description
Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
The Manager, Manufacturing Programs will lead the end-to-end Supply Chain program management and planning for Kuiper's Line Replacement Units (LRUs), ensuring seamless production execution and material availability. This role will work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and other key stakeholders to drive manufacturing excellence and meet production targets. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/satellite programs, implementing process improvements, driving cost reduction initiatives, and resolving operational challenges in a high-volume production environment.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring material availability and maintaining production readiness while simultaneously driving efficiency improvements and cost reduction initiatives to meet critical business targets. Through strategic coordination with cross-functional teams, they will manage the implementation of process changes and develop transition planning strategies that maintain production continuity. The role demands strong leadership in resolving operational challenges by fostering collaboration between production, supply chain, and operations teams. This integrated approach ensures smooth production flow while maintaining the high quality standards essential for satellite hardware manufacturing.
Key job responsibilities
- People Leader, leading strategic planning team
- Develop and manage integrated program management teams to support production targets
- Drive material availability and inventory management strategies
- Lead implementation of process changes while maintaining production continuity
- Develop and execute cost reduction initiatives to meet program targets
- Manage improvement programs through cross-functional collaboration
- Drive resolution of production issues and operational challenges
- Lead teams to optimize production flow and efficiency
- Develop and track key performance metrics
- Manage stakeholder communications and escalations
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years leading a diverse team
- 5+ years managing process excellence and process improvement
- 3+ years of manufacturing / production system experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of SAP
- Experience working with MRP
- Strategic Planning
- Team development
- Ability to work in a matrix organization
- Communication skills at SR leadership levels
- Metric and KPI development and management
- Material management
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $146,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $242,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.