Material and Production Planning Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K with match

Health and wellness benefits

Learning & development

Referral program

Competitive pay

Employee stock purchase plan

Inclusive & supportive culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Newtown, PA is seeking a Material and Production Planning Manager to optimize material flow, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction through strategic planning and robust execution. You will lead production planning, master scheduling, and production control, ensuring demand, capacity, material availability, and program requirements are aligned across the value chain.

ERP, WMS, and data analytics will drive decisions.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading a team of materials management and planning teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced expertise in master scheduling, production control, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with ERP (SAP/S4 preferred), WMS, and other supply chain software.
• CSCP or CPIM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize material flow, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Lead production planning, master scheduling, and production control activities.
• Ensure alignment between demand, capacity, material availability, and execution.
• Lead the SIOP activity for the Aerospace Instrumentation business.

Skills

Production planning

Master scheduling

Production control

Data analysis

ERP SAP

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP S4/HANA

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

ERP systems

Job description

## Material and Production Planning ManagerApply: US-PA-Newtown (TTC): Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR13837**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 YearPlease 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 **I** 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Referral Program **I** Competitive Pay **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan **I** 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#LI-TS1To Learn more, please visit us at Curtiss Wright | TTC*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.***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.