Director, Planning and Production Control

• ◆Develop and implement production planning strategies that align with organizational goals and optimize the use of resources, labor, and materials.
• ◆Oversee the creation of master production schedules and ensure they are in line with demand forecasts, capacity, and materials availability.
• ◆Direct inventory control processes, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, to minimize excess inventory while ensuring production needs are met.
• ◆Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production planning and control processes, implementing best practices to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
• ◆Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planning and production control professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• ◆Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and sales teams to coordinate efforts and ensure seamless production operations.
• ◆Monitor and mitigate risks related to production delays, material shortages, and capacity constraints.
• ◆Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of production planning and control efforts. Provide regular reports to senior leadership.
• ◆Manage departmental budget and control costs related to production planning, inventory, and material handling.
• ◆Leverage advanced planning and scheduling systems (APS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of production planning.
• ◆Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and safety protocols in all production planning activities.
• ◆Other duties as assigned

Basic

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field or 12 + years equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• ✓At least 5 years in leadership role
• ✓Deep understanding of SIOP, MRP, master scheduling and capacity planning. In addition, will work closely with local supply chain teams to develop Planning BOMs, S&OP Metrics and Inventory Plans.
• ✓Proficient in using manufacturing software systems and tools, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, advanced planning systems (APS), and data analytics platforms.
• ✓In-depth knowledge of manufacturing principles, processes, and technologies, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies, used in lean manufacturing and aerospace & defense manufacturing
• ✓Strong project management skills, including experience managing large-scale production projects.
• ✓Thorough understanding of the policies and practices
• ✓Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
• ✓Excellent organizational and managerial skills
• ✓Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others
• ✓Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals

Other

• ✓U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ✓Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition