Material and Production Planning Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Material and Production Planning Manager in Newtown, PA. You will design and execute strategies to optimize material flow, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction, while coordinating with Supply Chain for timely material acquisition.

The role emphasizes leading production planning, master scheduling, and production control activities, ensuring alignment of demand with capacity and material availability.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience leading a materials management, planning, and operations team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced expertise in master scheduling, production control, data analysis, and operational reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/S4 preferred) and warehouse management software (WMS).
• CSCP or CPIM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize material flow and reduce costs.
• Manage activities for setting minimum inventory thresholds, safety stock, and material control.
• Lead S&OP activities and production planning across programs and production control.
• Ensure alignment between demand, program requirements, capacity, and material availability.
• Oversee production status and coordination of production schedules.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

ERP SAP/S4

WMS

CPIM/CSCP a plus

Tools

SAP/S4

WMS

Job description

Material and Production Planning Manager

Develops and implements a comprehensive materials management strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives. Identifies opportunities to improve material flow, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. Works with Supply chain to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, parts, and services.

Location: Newtown, PA

Salary Range: $108,900 - 145,200 Per Year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Pennsylvania. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

• Developing and implementing strategies to optimize material flow, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction
• Manages activities related to setting minimum inventory thresholds, safety stock levels, material control, inventory costs, shipping/receiving and stores functions
• Leading the strategic and tactical execution of production planning, master scheduling, and production control activities including production status
• Ensuring alignment between customer demand, program requirements, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and operational execution
• Leading the SIOP activity for the Aerospace Instrumentation business

Your Expertise:

• Progressive experience in production planning, scheduling supply chain or manufacturing operations
• Proven experience in leading a team of materials management, planning, and operations teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Advanced expertise in master scheduling, production control, data analysis, and operational reporting
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) Systems (SAP/S4 preferred), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other supply chain software
• CSCP or CPIM certification a plus

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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