Manager – Planning - Sandpoint, ID

Job Title · Manager – Planning & Scheduling · Who are we? · As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,000 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.8 billion euros in 2024. With its family ownership, ...

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Job Title

Manager – Planning & Scheduling

Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,000 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.8 billion euros in 2024. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

Daher–Kodiak is seeking an experienced Manager – Planning & Scheduling to lead our Planning, Scheduling, and Production Control teams in support of our aircraft manufacturing operations. This critical leadership role ensures accurate production schedules, optimized material availability, and smooth workflow throughout the factory—driving on‑time delivery, operational efficiency, and alignment with our mission and production goals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise the Planning, Scheduling, and Production Control teams.
• Provide coaching, training, mentorship, and ongoing performance feedback.
• Delegate effectively, set priorities, and ensure accountability across the department.
• Support staff development in ERP usage, technical processes, and workflow management.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule for aircraft manufacturing.
• Develop short‑ and long‑term schedules to meet delivery and production targets.
• Analyze constraints, capacity, and resource needs to optimize workflow.
• Coordinate with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and remove bottlenecks.

Material Availability & Inventory Control

• Ensure materials, assemblies, and parts are available at the right time and in the correct configuration.
• Partner with Supply Chain to reduce shortages, improve fill rates, and support TAKT time improvements.
• Identify obsolete or excess inventory and recommend disposition strategies.

ERP/MRP & Data Discipline

• Implement planning standards and reinforce strict data accuracy across ERP/MRP systems.
• Manage order revisions, engineering changes, and updates to work authorizations.
• Oversee configuration control for aircraft production documentation and planning workflows.

Continuous Improvement & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Drive improvements in workflow, scheduling effectiveness, and planning discipline.
• Lead and participate in meetings on sales forecasts, NPI, engineering changes, and materials readiness.
• Communicate schedule impacts, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders.
• Publish and maintain production documents, scheduling updates, and readiness reports.

Performance Tracking

• Develop and monitor KPIs related to:
• Schedule adherence
• Parts availability
• Production readiness
• Planning accuracy
• Use data‑driven insights to improve planning processes and team performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly lead Planning, Scheduling, and Production Control staff.
• Responsible for hiring, training, performance reviews, and daily activity management.
• Promote team accountability, communication, discipline, and alignment with company goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials management in complex manufacturing (aerospace preferred).
• 3+ years leading Planning, Scheduling, or Purchasing teams in a systems‑driven production environment.
• Strong ERP/MRP expertise (master scheduling, planning parameters, BOM/routing integrity).
• Proven ability to drive change using system‑based, data‑driven approaches.
• Excellent communication, cross‑functional collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

Core Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering documents, workflows, and configuration changes.
• Adept at balancing long‑term planning with daily production needs.
• Lean Manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Strong leadership, structure, accuracy, and organizational discipline.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive leader who builds strong, high‑performing teams.
• A strategic planner who can drive both big‑picture goals and daily execution.
• Someone who thrives in collaborative, fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments.
• A detail‑oriented problem solver committed to precision and continuous improvement.

Information related to the position:

Compensation for this position starts at a base salary range of $85,000 - $110,000 plus eligibility for an annual target bonus. Any prospective offer will take into account the overall experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.