Virgin Galactic is seeking a talented and motivated Planning Manager to be a part of our Supply Chain team to support our mission. Guided by our values, “Safety above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in the design, developing and testing efforts. Establish and share the vision towards a common goal while holding self and others accountable.
This role oversees all materials planning, generation, and monitoring of the the production and material schedule by using the the tools and programs within all Virgin Galactic systems. The Planning Manager controls and drives the demnad that builds space ships and rocket motor systems, aligns and executes thmake and buy supply signal to the business, and keeps stakeholders informed, while evaluating the feasibility of those recommended changes. You will leads the production planning and produciton control teams and collaborate with other cross-functional teams such as Project Management, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Materials to ensure the production and materials schedule conformance is maintained. Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.
Responsibilities
- Executes the Integrated Master Schedule for each of the component projects in collaboration with the build managers.
- Manages and controls the top level demand scehdule for the business unit they are supporting.
- Utilizes demand forecasting and has a very strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems that run demand plans that inform the entire business of make and buy status and schedules.
- Accounts for the scope of work, procured part status, and reporting status to all realted functions aligned to the established Work Breakdown Structure.
- Ensures that the configuration management controls of engineering release, BOM updates, ECO’s and job order controls meet company standards.
- Aligns planners and production control team members to the progreams they will support and resolsves bottle necks, material shortages and job order managerment.
- Conducts reporting reviews and measures performance of all critical factors to ensure compliance to the production plans including publishing Key Perfornamce Indicators (KPI’s).
- Assigns and prioritizes build projects in partnership with other related work teams and makes changes to schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.
- Activates approved build plans with accountability for cost, scope, and schedule against the program baseline and provide program updates as required.
- Reports regularly to leadership, internal and external customers, and the wider organization of the team’s performance in the areas of quality, scope, cost, and schedule.
- Communicates with company leaders in other disciplines across the organization to gather valuable information to better plan projects and guide team members.
- Assigns and prioritizes build projects in partnership with other related work teams.
- Synchronizes the production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability
- Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks
You may be asked to perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field; and /or combination of education and work experience is required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, preferred.
- American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certification, preferred.
- 8+ years or more of industry experience in progressive technical and leadership roles.
- Experience with complex supply chain management and materials systems.
- Experience with Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule (IMP)/(IMS), risk management, configuration management, requirements management processes.
- Prior Planning and Scheduling experience required.
- Hands on and active experience working with Manufacturing Resource Planning/Enterprise Resource Planning (MRP)/(ERP) systems. ORACLE experience is preferred.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Competency using MS Office suite of tools.
- Excellent planning and problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
- Strong Emotional Intelligence and a Growth Mindset.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, apply good interpersonal skills and utilize available resources to accomplish company goals.
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- Strong ability to communicate clear objectives and milestones.
- Focuses on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables.
- Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) experience preferred.
- Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.
- Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain in a stationary position – 8 hours minimum.
- Physically able to handle items weighing up to five (5) pounds (unassisted).
- Travel 5% or more of the time.
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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $99,700.00–$152,075.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits
Who We Are
Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles.
Export Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.
EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Drug Free Workplace
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.
Phoenix Employment Requirements
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.
