Job Description

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “ A Tradition of Excellence ”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

SCOPE

The Production Planni n g Lead is responsible for the day-to-day activities required to en s ure on time delivery to customer commitments, and operations & inventory optimization . The planning lead will monitor and maintain planning activities , mater i a l flow , and contro l of materials for produc ti on programs in their area(s) , which will include the direct oversight of a ll planners . The Production Planning Lead will be the main point of contact for the Business Unit Leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the day-to - day planning operations, including maintaining schedu l es , monitoring reports ; mitigate issues to ensure production lines are achieving 100% o n time de li very .
• Demonstrates owne r ship and accou nt abi li ty ; thrives in change and uncertainty; id e ntify busine s s sys t em o r processes gap and pursue conti nu ous improvement.
• Review bil l of mate ri a l for struc tu re, accuracy , and planning parameters to ensu r e they are set up appropriate l y to ach i eve effec ti veness of p l anning .
• Ensure on-time releases of a ll Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Produc t ion Orders , monitors th e planning ac ti vities and material fl ow th rough a ll prod u ction lin e and partne r with o perations, supply chain and production contro l to mitigate any schedule attainment issues .
• Work di r ectly with Business Unit Leader to ensure proper alignment and flow down information to production planning team.
• Work with Production Control and Operations to establish and maintain a Plan for Every Part.
• Analyze a n d take actions on e x cess and shortage of the materials .
• Ensures we are procuring and production against the proper sa l es orders to meet production commitmen t s .
• Assess and provide tr aining and assist in understanding MRP driven r equirements .

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations or related area.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in material/production planning.
• Demonstrated leadership ability or at least 2 years of experience leading teams in an industrial setting.
• Strong business acumen, forward thinking and optimistic problem solving skills
• Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, good decision making skills, and the ability to think outside the box.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed analysis and present summary root causes, and improvement plans.
• Thorough knowledge of MRP system, supplier lead time, production cycle time and routings; ability to supervise, train and mentor planners and peers.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kanban systems, 5S, and other problem solving techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Is resourceful and versatile in responding to changing demands and opportunities.
• Previous experience and knowledge in Material Planning required.

• Self-motivated to excel and achieve best possible results.
• Must be able to speak/read/write English.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

SALARY RANGE: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 (Based on skill, experience, and education) 

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

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