Ability to guide team members on system best practices, make/buy analysis, and system enhancement opportunitiesCross-Functional & Strategic Operations CollaborationEffective partnership with Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Master Data, Finance, and Inventory ControlStrong communication of schedule impacts, constraint risks, inventory policy implications, and prioritization needs (including DPAS‑rated orders)Capacity, Materials & Risk ManagementForward‑looking capacity planning across labor, equipment, tooling, and material constraintsAbility to identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and align production activity with organizational goalsExperience improving utilization and monitoring efficiency within production work cellsLeadership, Team Development & Continuous ImprovementCoaching, mentoring, performance reviews, and skill development. The preferred candidate will have exceptional skills and experience in these key areas:Advanced Production Planning & SchedulingMaster scheduling, finite planning, forward scheduling, and simulation of schedule changesStrong S&OP contribution, including capacity analysis, scenario planning, and inventory implicationsAbility to manage material shortages, backlog reduction, aging throughput, and schedule adherenceERP/MRP Systems ExpertiseDeep proficiency with MRP systems, exception message management, MRP areas, and work order execution.