Manufacturing Operations Planning Manager (ERP/MRP)

NE-XT USA; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

NE-XT USA in Windsor, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Planning Manager (ERP/MRP) to translate demand into executable production plans and detailed finite schedules that meet delivery promises.

You will partner across Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Operations, and Engineering to keep schedules realistic, optimize labor and machine utilization, and provide clear reporting of production risks to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing setting.
• Analytical problem-solver comfortable with complex datasets and tradeoffs.
• Strong communicator and collaborator across functions.
• Proficiency with production planning applications and Microsoft Office.
• Lean/Six Sigma background is a plus; ISO or similar quality system exposure.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand into executable production plans and detailed finite schedules that deliver to promise.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Operations, and Engineering to keep schedules realistic and synchronized.
• Collaborate with customers to uphold on-time delivery targets.
• Continuously monitor plan attainment; course-correct to protect key dates and optimize labor and machine utilization.
• Analyze trends and performance data to sharpen forecasts and propose process improvements.
• Design and roll out tools, templates, and standards that mature the planning and scheduling discipline.
• Embed safety and quality expectations in every plan.
• Provide clear reporting of production metrics and risks to senior leadership.

Skills

ERP & MRP proficiency

Production planning

Inventory management

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Epicor Manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Planning Manager (ERP/MRP)Location: Windsor, CTMake Impact from Day OneAt NE-XT, our people power everything we build. We collaborate, own outcomes, and constantly improve. If you thrive on aligning demand, capacity, and materials—and love turning data into execution—this role is for you.What You’ll DoTranslate demand into executable production plans and detailed finite schedules that deliver to promise.Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Operations, and Engineering to keep schedules realistic and synchronized.Collaborate with customers to uphold on-time delivery targets.Continuously monitor plan attainment; course-correct to protect key dates and optimize labor and machine utilization.Analyze trends and performance data to sharpen forecasts and propose process improvements.Design and roll out tools, templates, and standards that mature the planning and scheduling discipline.Embed safety and quality expectations in every plan.Provide clear reporting of production metrics and risks to senior leadership.Compensation & BenefitsBase salary range: $90,000–$130,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and proven aerospace program-management capability.Competitive benefits package; eligibility and details are governed by company plans and policies.Must-Have Qualifications5+ years of production planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing setting.Analytical problem-solver comfortable with complex datasets and tradeoffs.Strong communicator and collaborator across functions.Proficiency with production planning applications and Microsoft Office.Demonstrated leadership in building team capability and performance.Lean/continuous improvement familiarity is a plus.Experience in aerospace, automotive, or precision manufacturing.Epicor Manufacturing experience is advantageous.PreferredLean or Six Sigma background.Exposure to ISO or similar quality system standards.Core Tools & SkillsERP & MRP systems expertiseProduction planning and finite schedulingInventory management and controlAbout NE-XTWe invest in our people, processes, and technology to support customers across aerospace and precision industries. Join us in Windsor, CT, and help build what’s next.