Director, Production Planning is responsible for leading production planning teams and governing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across assigned manufacturing sites to ensure reliable, executable production plans. This role drives cross-functional alignment through the SIOP process, resolves demand, capacity, and material constraints, and continuously improves planning performance through standardization, digital tools, advanced planning technologies, and team development.
Responsibilities- Lead teams of production planners in managing the master production schedule (MPS)
- Monitor MPS and make improvements based on MPS load and MPS attainment to ensure an executable production plan of the manufacturing sites within scope of responsibility
- Implement, sustain and enhance planner standard work procedures at sites within scope of responsibility
- Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Product health teams and Planning leaders to execute production plans
- Participate in monthly SIOP meetings to approve network production plans, present associated risks, and discuss mitigation plans with functional and business leadership
- Build a world-class team, through adoption of advance planning tools like Rapid Response and AI Agents
- Demonstrated YoY improvement in Performance Initiatives (KPIs)
- Collaborate with functional teams to resolve demand, capacity constraints, and material availability issues, and support
- Review, monitor and adjust planning parameters and material master data to meet the requirement of the sites
YOU MUST HAVE
- At least 10 years of Supply Planning, Operations Planning/Scheduling, Materials Management of other Operations Planning related functional area.
- At least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain leadership within a manufacturing environment, defense and aerospace preferred
- At least 3 years of planning experience in SAP ERP system
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s Degree, Master Degree preferred
- Experience in Planning, Materials Management, Operations OR SIOP
- Experience in Kinaxis-RapidResponse (or Maestro) highly recommended
- APICS or CPIM Certification.
- Strong problem-solving skills and advanced analytical skills
- Lead and solve complex organizational problems.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
- Expertise in leading/driving change and mentor for new leaders or peers.
- Expertise across professional disciplines within the material management function.
- Mentor new leaders or peers.
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
About us:
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
Benefits:
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
· Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
· Short-term and long-term disability coverage
· 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
· Employee assistance program and educational assistance
· Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
· Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
Posting Timeline
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
Skills Required
- At least 10 years of supply planning, operations planning or scheduling, materials management, or related operations planning experience
- At least 5 years of supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- At least 3 years of planning experience using SAP ERP
- U.S. Person status as defined by applicable export control regulations
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse or Maestro
- APICS or CPIM certification
- Experience in planning, materials management, operations, or SIOP
- Strong problem-solving and advanced analytical skills
- Ability to lead organizational problem-solving, influence stakeholders, drive change, and mentor leaders or peers
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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