Data-Driven Production Control & Capacity Planner

Leading Technology Composites; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Technology Composites is seeking a data-driven operations analyst to optimize production scheduling and capacity planning. You will analyze data, develop KPIs, and partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to improve throughput in a high-mix environment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in a quantitative field and 3+ years in production control, with ERP/MRP proficiency and advanced Excel skills. ITAR/EAR compliance awareness is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years in production control, scheduling, or capacity planning in high-mix, low-volume discrete manufacturing.
• Experience in Military/Defense/A&D sectors is preferred.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and leverage data to generate valuable KPIs for the business.
• Provide Operations insights on Production Schedule and capacity planning.
• Evaluate workflows and schedules for efficiency and recommend actions.
• Build and maintain Fixed-Asset capacity models and direct labor tools.
• Define resources for current and future SOW; assess throughput plans.
• Act as liaison between Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Upper Management.
• Support compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001, DPAS, and FAR/DFARS.

Skills

Data Modeling & Simulation

Production Analytics

KPIs & Reporting

Discrete Manufacturing Ops

Cross-Functional Communication

Problem-Solving & Agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Syteline, Microsoft D365, SAP, Oracle, Epicor)

Job description

Leading Technology Composites is seeking a data-driven operations analyst to optimize production scheduling and capacity planning. You will analyze data, develop KPIs, and partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to improve throughput in a high-mix environment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in a quantitative field and 3+ years in production control, with ERP/MRP proficiency and advanced Excel skills. ITAR/EAR compliance awareness is a plus.