Value Stream Planning Leader

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Moog Aircraft Group is looking for aValue Stream Planning Leader. Reporting to our Site Operations Director. This on-site position is based in Torrance, CA (Los Angeles area) and offers a 9/80 work schedule.

This position is responsible for the Materials system design & refinement, capacity planning & long-range master scheduling across the Value Stream, including the leadership and development of the Planning team within the designated Value Stream. You will have direct input into Materials Management policies and procedures as they relate to and support Site and Group strategies. You are responsible for improving functional efficiencies, identifying, supporting and/or leading lean & continuous improvement initiatives and identifying and implementing advanced lean scheduling techniques.

This position requires outstanding communication skills; you must be a driving force across functional groups that have different priorities or plans on how to manage change and growth within a Value Stream. Some have a customer focus while others have a technical focus. You will be responsible for helping to facilitate pulling everyone in the same direction so that a proper Materials strategy can be established that will best achieve customer on time delivery and Moog cost and quality commitments.Actively involved in the selection and on-boarding of new Planners within a Value Stream.This role will also include direct interaction with a broad range of senior, technical, and functional management and subject matter experts throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Value Stream in developing & deploying a successful material planning strategy based on current load, future growth, and new product introduction, with a result of proper inventory management

• Develop and implement tools, processes, training aids, and standard work to drive continuous improvement within the Planning/Materials function of the Value Streams.

• Perform and facilitate Capacity Planning analysis to identify constraints within the Value Stream, and make recommendations to remedy in coordination with the Value Stream Manager and/or other related functions, which aligns with and supports the Sales, Inventory, Operations, Planning (SIOP) process.

• Based on Capacity Planning and constraint management processes, development of a high-level balanced Master Production Schedule which is critical to support operational success of the business.

• Provide leadership, facilitation, and coaching to support the performance and development of the assigned Value Stream Planners.

• Provide oversight across Value Stream related Planning/Materials processes through Leader Standard Work & "Gemba" activities, to drive process performance and continuous improvement.

• Create, monitor and report status on achieving Value Stream initiatives and KPI's. Identify roadblocks and actions through facilitation of problem solving methodologies.

• Advance Lean Management System through active participation/facilitation in daily Tiered/SQDCL meetings.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree in the field of Business, Engineering or related fields is required

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in the field of Materials, Supply Chain, Program Management, or Operations

• Working knowledge and experience with Lean principles

• Team Leader experience

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• APICS certification or coursework or other industry standard certifications are a plus.

• Proven general capabilities in the areas of understanding technical processes, systems and products in functional area, business acumen and understanding customers' needs

• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks at any one time

• Proven specific capabilities in leading cross functional teams driving change to impact targeted initiatives

• Knowledge of Demand Driven Process, DDMRP experience a strong plus

• Supply chain experience

• SQL programming experience

• SAP experience

• A planning, operations or technical background is preferable.

• Experience making professional presentations to upper management.

• Strong analytical skills; ability to collect data and present in run charts or bi-modal type distributions. Strong statistical background is a plus.

• Experience in the aerospace industry

• Production Planning experience in a machine shop environment

• Proficiency with advanced Excel functions (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

• Have the sound understanding of general material control systems as well as a detailed understanding of the computer based control systems used at Moog. This includes the master schedule, requirements planning, inventory control, kitting and shop floor control.

• Have the personal drive and human relations skills to cope with the conflicting objectives of maximum shipments and minimum inventories.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: competitive compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance. Our Torrance site has a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages

• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations

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