Multifunctional Manuf Planner Associate Manager - Moorestown NJ
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Job summary
VetJobs in Moorestown, NJ is seeking an experienced Operations leader for a full-time, on-site role requiring Final Secret clearance. The position oversees production planning, MRP, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to improve throughput and reduce costs.
Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing planning, supervisory experience, and a strong background with SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required in a technical field (IE, OM, SCM,BA)
- Minimum 5+ years in manufacturing planning or production control
- 2+ years supervisory experience, preferably with union-represented teams
- Experience with MRP systems and inventory/warehouse transactions
- Must be US citizen and able to obtain government clearance
Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing planning and material management activities to support production
- Maintain production system integrity and optimize inventory to reduce costs
- Direct recruitment, selection, and training of subordinate staff
- Oversee performance assessments and discipline per policies
- Execute MRP transactions including BOM and MPS
- Coordinate warehousing and shipping logistics
- Collaborate across engineering, quality, procurement and operations
- Implement lean/Kaizen to improve efficiency
- Guide organization through ERP implementations or process changes
- Translate business objectives into actionable operational plans
- Mentor staff in a union environment to foster accountability
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles.
The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Moorestown, NJ
October 08, 2026
Final Clearance for the Role: Secret
Clearance Required to Start: Interim Secret
1
Possible
Experienced Professional
Employee will work Onsite Full Time
Operations
FT/PT/Casual
FullTime
$100,200.00 - $186,200.00
- Manage comprehensive manufacturing planning and material management activities to support critical production job functions.
- Oversee the integrity of production systems and drive inventory optimization strategies to reduce costs.
- Lead the recruitment, selection, and training of subordinate employees, ensuring a high-performing team.
- Direct performance assessments, work assignments, and recognition programs in compliance with corporate policies and labor agreements.
- Execute and monitor MRP transactions, including BOM maintenance and master production scheduling.
- Coordinate warehousing and shipping logistics, including receipt, picking, and outbound procedures.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, and operations to resolve bottlenecks and improve throughput.
- Implement lean and continuous improvement methodologies, such as Six-Sigma or Kaizen, to enhance process efficiency.
- Guide the organization through major change initiatives, such as ERP implementations or process transformations.
- Translate high-level business objectives into actionable operational plans to meet customer demands.
- Mentor talent within a union-represented environment to foster a culture of accountability and professional growth.
Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
High School/GED
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
- 5+years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing planning, material management, or production control within a medium‑ to large‑scale production environment.
- Minimum 2years of proven supervisory or people‑management experience, preferably overseeing union‑represented teams (e.g., stockroom, kitting, production control).
Demonstrated ability to maintain data integrity in MRP/ERP modules and to execute/monitor inventory‑optimization processes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively direct, coach, and evaluate a diverse, union‑represented workforce.
Solid analytical mindset with the capacity to interpret production data, identify bottlenecks, and propose cost‑effective inventory and scheduling solutions.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain required government security clearance.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet production demands and to travel between manufacturing or warehouse locations as needed.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards in a manufacturing setting.
- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.
- Proven track record of leading an organization, department, or sizable team through major change initiatives (e.g., ERP/MRP implementation, restructuring, process transformation, Inventory Control Management).
- Demonstrated experience partnering with cross‑functional leaders (Industrial Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Managers (MPMs), Supervisors, and other stakeholders) to plan and execute continuous improvement projects.
- Success in applying lean, Six‑Sigma, or Theory of Constraints methodologies to drive measurable performance gains (cost reduction, lead‑time improvement, inventory optimization).
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate high‑level business objectives into actionable operational plans.
- Excellent stakeholder‑management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse functional groups toward common goals.
- Familiarity with advanced MRP/ERP capabilities (advanced SAP modules, SAP Business Workflow, or equivalent) and data‑driven decision‑making tools.
- Experience developing and mentoring talent within a union‑represented environment, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
Full-Time Salary Range: $100200.00 - $186200.00
Morrestown
New Jersey
Operations
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Lockheed Martin
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