Manager, Planning

**Manager, Planning** The Manager, Planning is responsible for leading the production planning function to ensure alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives. This role establishes planning strategy, owns the Master Production Schedule (MPS), and ensures disciplined execution of planning processes that support on-time delivery, inventory optimization, and business performance. The Manager, Planning provides leadership to the Planning team, and works cross-functionally with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Quality. The role ensures planning decisions support both customer commitments and internal efficiency while enabling continuous improvement and organizational maturity. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships within assigned teams and with all departments. Responsible for maintaining correct inventory levels to meet customer demand requirements with added measure to maintain inventory to support a Build to Stock (B2S) program managed by the Standard Product Program Manager (SPPM). This position will spend 50% or more of the time on the floor smoothening out production plans, work center capacity/loads, optimizing inventory allocations, prioritizing incoming inspections, assembly inspections, stockroom picking and external parts supply to ensure sustainability to production plan adherence. ESCO offers a 4/40 work schedule (M - Thu) along with normal option of 5/40 schedule (M - Fri). This role is fully on-site at the Aston, PA facility. **Location:** **Aston, PA** **Salary:** $145,000 to $160,000 _Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer._ **We Take Care of Our People** Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (**Your Challenge** + Own and lead the development, maintenance, and governance of the Master Production Schedule (MPS). + Establish short- and long-range production planning strategies (weekly, monthly, and 6-12-month horizons). + Align capacity plans, staffing strategies, and inventory targets with business objectives and demand forecasts. + Lead planning input into Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and execution review meetings. + Ensure planning processes effectively support both Make-to-Order programs and Built-to-Stock (B2S) programs managed by the Standard Product Program Manager (SPPM). + Engage in processing ECO's, releasing Rework mo's for various projects, represents planning participation in DMR/MDR process, represents planning participation in daily GEMBA/production walk, represent planning in various projects run by Project managers. + Collaborate with the SPPM to ensure B2S demand, inventory targets, and monthly build plans are fully integrated into the MPS. + Define and monitor planning KPIs including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, inventory turns, capacity utilization, and working capital performance. + Oversee ERP/MRP planning parameters, policies, and system discipline to ensure data integrity and effective planning outputs. + Lead cross-functional issue resolution related to capacity constraints, material shortages, schedule conflicts, and delivery risks. + Sponsor and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, material flow, scheduling effectiveness, and ERP utilization. + Develop, coach, and evaluate planning team members; establish training plans and performance expectations. + Communicate planning performance, risks, and opportunities to operations leadership and executive stakeholders. **What You Bring** + Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (preferred). + APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred. + 7-10+ years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment. + 3 - 5+ years' experience leading or managing planning teams. + Experience working in an engineered-to-order and/or mixed make-to-order / built-to-stock environment preferred. + Advanced knowledge of production planning, master scheduling, MRP, and capacity planning. + Strong ERP experience (e.g., Syteline, Infor M3, or equivalent). + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret complex planning data and trade-offs. + Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities. + Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority. + Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation). + Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset. + Ability to balance customer service, operational efficiency, and working capital objectives. + Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, routings, work centers, and material flow. + This position requires that the person must have an ability to think ahead and plan over a 6-12 months planning horizon with high consistency. This position requires that the person be a highly organized individual. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and/or priorities and easily adapt to changing situations. + Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment. Extensive knowledge of Planning concepts, manufacturing capacity, work center routing & Capacity Planning, various assembly products, production standards and efficiency optimization tools is desirable to function efficiently in the position. Person must possess strong analytical skills, data evaluations and interpretations and demonstrated focus on Planning control process and Lean Manufacturing concepts. Experienced in developing planning policies and work center structure in ERP systems. + Excellent computer skills; proficient in analytical tools, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word. Must have the ability to learn new software quickly and teach others. + Must be a US Citizen. **Who We Are** Our Values (Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright's EMS Division, is a world leader in emergency arresting systems for military aircraft. With two facilities, located in Aston, PA (USA), and Gente, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems. For more information, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Arresting Systems / ESCO () (/#LI-EH1 _No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@)_** _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright._ **Compliance Statement** This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. (TA_COE@) **For US Applicants: EEO is The Law - click here for more information. (If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. **Join the WRIGHT Team!** Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. **Our Values** What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other. **Leadership** We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. **Customer Focus** We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. **Teamwork & Trust** Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. **Respect for People** We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. **Integrity** We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships. **What We Offer Our Employees:** **Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one! **Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of! **Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.

Created: 2026-04-02