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Manager Materials Planning

CAES Systems LLC
$103,218.83 ~ $154,828.24 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
tuition reimbursement
United States, Massachusetts, Woburn
10 Sonar Drive (Show on map)
Oct 20, 2025


Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES by Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES by Honeywell.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

#CustomerFocus #Values #Leader #TogetherWePioneer


Overview

The Manager Materials Planning will be responsible for overseeing the operations of multiple production planners to meet schedule requirements and customer commitments. Ensure team operational metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met. Facilitate cross-functional root cause problem solving (RCPS). Drive continuous improvement of the production line.


Responsibilities

  1. Supervises Planners in the production cell. Includes participating in staff selection, performance management (including evaluation and discipline), coaching, training and employee development, and ensuring compliance to legal and company requirements.
  2. Actively develops a high-performance team with the skills needed to conduct effective performance dialogues.
  3. Conducts process confirmations to ensure standard work processes are being followed. Identifies and addresses non-compliance, looking for continuous improvement opportunities. Ensures all operational processes are carried out in accordance with quality systems and procedures.
  4. Ensures 5S practices are adhered to and sustained within work area and ensures that Safety, Health and Environmental compliance is included as part of everyday activities.
  5. Ensures that KPI and other visual management boards are maintained for the manufacturing cell. Reacts to metrics, implementing processes to improve metrics and Lead SIOP
  6. Encourages employee participation through facilitating performance dialogues and encouraging employees to elevate issues, identify root cause using 5 Whys or other tools, make suggestions and take corrective actions.
  7. Introduces, motivates and coaches continuous improvement with department team and processes
  8. Identifies problems, such as part shortages or process issues, and facilitates resolution or elevates the problem/issue to manager
  9. Identifies opportunities to eliminate waste, makes suggestions and participates in continuous improvement activities.
  10. Support the quarterly Obsolescence process to ensure inventory is properly reviewed and dispositioned
  11. Manage and control all on hand materials to support the manufacturing process
  12. Lead systemic analysis of transactional errors, and work with other function groups (i.e Stockroom, Procurement and Finance to resolve).
  13. Provides training or facilitates training as required to meet training/cross training needs
  14. Interfaces with other departments to provide feedback and gain information needed to support success of work area.
  15. Create and implement development & performance plans for staff
  16. Conduct performance reviews in a timely fashion and gives clear and honest feedback
  17. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3-5 years' of relevant experience
  • Must have experience developing plans and schedules for Operations activities on assigned critical programs.
  • Must have experience in the development and maintenance of first unit flow plans and documents.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders for the development of manufacturing plans and schedules, and assuring that planning data items are properly maintained in ERP System and are compatible with applicable program plans and schedules.
    Production planning experience in defense contracting, aerospace or similar industry, required
  • This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Certification in National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (C.P.I.M.) preferred.
  • Prior people management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to effectively and efficiently multi-task;
  • Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills
  • Understanding of supply chain principles including forecasting and replenishment
  • Demonstrated team working skills

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Salary Range: Manager Materials Planning $103,218.83 ~ $154,828.24 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

  • Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
  • 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
  • Tailored Management/Leadership Training
  • Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.

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