Senior Production Planning Manager

• Production Planning and Scheduling:
• Developing and maintaining production schedules to meet contractual obligations and mission-critical deadlines.
• Capacity Planning and Resource Allocation:
• Performing capacity planning to optimize resources and ensure alignment with production demand forecasts.
• Workflow Optimization:
• Leading efforts to map, analyze, and improve workflows to reduce bottlenecks and enhance production efficiency.
• Demand Forecasting and Materials Management:
• Managing supply chain and materials inventory based on accurate demand forecasts for production cycles.
• Risk Analysis and Mitigation:
• Identifying potential production risks and implementing mitigation strategies while maintaining compliance with security protocols.
• Process Documentation and Training:
• Documenting production processes and training teams to ensure continued operational effectiveness and adherence to established schedules.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to align production goals with engineering, logistics, and program office timelines.
• Program Reporting and Metrics Tracking:
• Reporting production performance metrics, identifying trends, and presenting actionable insights to leadership for continuous improvement.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or program management within a DoD environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or relevant field. Equivalent experience may substitute for degree requirements.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Expertise in production scheduling, workflow optimization, and supply chain management.
• Advanced knowledge of capacity planning and operations forecasting.
• Proven track record of mitigating production risks within fast-paced, highly secured environments.
• Program Management Skills:
• Experience in managing high complexity production programs.
• Proficiency in program and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean Six Sigma).
• Tools and Platforms:
• Proficiency in production software such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel, SQL, or Power BI.

• TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing operations and advanced supply chain modeling tools.
• Experience managing production programs for aerospace or defense systems.
• Experience integrating manufacturing platforms with mission-critical program timelines.

• Exhibits a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates adaptability to shifting priorities and possesses the ability to lead teams through challenging production cycles.
• Operates effectively in secure, high-stakes environments requiring close collaboration across diverse teams.
• Displays strong communication and leadership skills, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com