Manufacturing Planning & MRP Implementation Lead

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Full Time Colorado Springs, CO, US

4 days ago Requisition

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technological innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics, and Threat Warning Systems, and we prioritize partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions… that work.

SARA’s High Powered Electromagnetics group (HPEM) is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Planning & MRP Implementation Lead to build and lead the company's production planning capability as we transition from spreadsheet-based manufacturing planning to a fully integrated MRP environment, all out of our Colorado Springs, CO location.

This is not a traditional Production Planner role. This position offers a unique opportunity to design, implement, and own the manufacturing planning function from the ground up.

We are seeking a hands-on manufacturing planning professional who has successfully implemented and operated an ERP/MRP planning system within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will lead the configuration and deployment of an ERP manufacturing planning functionality by establishing production planning processes, developing manufacturing master data, configuring planning parameters, and creating a sustainable planning system that will support future growth.

Following implementation, this individual will own day-to-day production planning and scheduling while continuously improving manufacturing planning processes, inventory performance, and schedule execution.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Planning System Implementation
  • Lead the implementation of Deltek Costpoint Manufacturing and MRP planning capabilities
  • Transition manufacturing planning from spreadsheet-based scheduling to an integrated MRP-driven planning environment
  • Configure and validate planning related parameters (e.g. Lead Times, Safety Stock…)
  • Develop planning logic that accurately reflects manufacturing capacity and material flow
  • Validate MRP outputs and continuously refine planning parameters
• Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop executable production schedules
  • Balance production priorities across multiple manufacturing programs
  • Monitor schedule adherence and resolve production bottlenecks
  • Review production station availability, labor bandwidth, and maintenance schedules to balance workloads and prevent idle time
  • Monitor material availability from purchasing, thru to the production line
  • Develop standardized routing structures
  • Create planning standards that support long-term scalability
• Continuous Improvement;
  Develop and monitor production planning related KPIs
• Analyze production data, inventory trends, and operational metrics to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements
• Collaborate with production supervisors and management to resolve scheduling conflicts and operational disruptions
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures
• Prepare reports and communicate production status, delays, and performance metrics to leadership
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost savings, productivity, and efficiency enhancement

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (relevant job experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• 10 – 12 years of…