Sr. Manager of Strategic Planning

Gwyneddmfg; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Manufacturing in North Wales, PA, seeks a Sr. Manager of Strategic Planning to lead master production scheduling and capacity planning across multiple facilities.

You will drive scheduling decisions, analyze constraints, and coordinate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in production scheduling or operations planning, with Epicor ERP and strong Excel skills, in a defense/precision

Qualifications

• 10+ years in production scheduling or operations planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Business).
• Experience in defense or precision manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule across multiple facilities and product lines.
• Analyze capacity, material availability, and labor resources to identify constraints and adjust schedules.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams to align priorities.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline scheduling processes and reduce lead times.
• Monitor production performance and KPIs, providing data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Develop long-range capacity planning models to support forecasting and strategic planning.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Schedule management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

# Sr. Manager of Strategic PlanningHot Job800 East Walnut Street - North Wales, PA 19454## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyCategoryManufacturing## DescriptionGwynedd Manufacturing is a rapidly growing defense contractor and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in North Wales, PA. We proudly serve the U.S. Department of Defense and federal law enforcement agencies with precision-engineered firearms, weapon components, and accessories. As an innovative and forward-thinking organization, we are committed to delivering the highest quality standards in support of those who serve.**Position Summary:** We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical **Sr. Manager of Strategic Planning** to lead the planning and scheduling of all manufacturing operations and product processing activities. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the master production schedule to ensure alignment with customer demand, capacity, and resource availability. The ideal candidate will have **10+ years of experience** in production scheduling or manufacturing operations planning within a fast-paced, high-mix environment.**Key Responsibilities:*** Develop and maintain the **master production schedule** across multiple facilities and product lines to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives.* Analyze capacity, material availability, and labor resources to proactively identify constraints and adjust schedules as needed.* Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams to align priorities and resolve bottlenecks.* Utilize ERP (Epicor) and supporting systems to monitor work order progress, forecast production needs, and track key performance indicators.* Conduct daily and weekly scheduling meetings to communicate priorities and ensure cross-functional alignment.* Lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline scheduling processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall efficiency.* Evaluate production performance against schedule adherence metrics and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.* Develop and maintain long-range capacity planning models to support forecasting and strategic planning initiatives.## Qualifications**Qualifications:*** Minimum **10 years of experience** in production scheduling, master scheduling, or operations planning within a manufacturing environment (defense or precision manufacturing preferred).* Strong proficiency in ERP systems (Epicor experience preferred) and Microsoft Excel.* Proven ability to manage complex schedules across multiple departments or facilities.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.* Strong communication and collaboration abilities with both technical and non-technical teams.* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.***Physical and Work Environment Requirements:*** *This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require the following over extended periods of time up to a full 8-hour work shift (excluding lunch and breaks): stand, walk, sit, squat or bend, kneel and rise, lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to — and occasionally exceeding — 50 pounds, view a computer or other digital screen, work on a computer, workstation or comparable system, and make accurate entries in such systems. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for detailed assembly and precision work. Work may take place in areas with varying temperatures or no climate control, varying noise levels, and production equipment in motion. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas at all times as required by company policy. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities but are always subject to safety concerns for the employee and all team members. Employer may require a physical assessment of the candidate’s ability to perform these tasks as a condition of an offer letter. Any assessment will be performed by a third party vendor and will be reported on a pass/fail basis with no other medical information conveyed to employer.**Equal Opportunity Employer: Gwynedd Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.**Note: This job description reflects general duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Management may modify or assign other responsibilities as needed.*