GTI Fabrication · 2 months ago
Sr. Program Manager, Capacity & Demand Planning
Goodyear, AZ, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGTI Energy, a division of GTI Fabrication, is an industry leader in modular industrial fabrication serving various markets. They are seeking a Program Manager, Capacity & Demand Planning to develop and manage integrated planning disciplines, ensuring alignment between customer demand and production capabilities.
IndustrialLogisticsManufacturingTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Lead capacity and demand planning programs across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing operations
Partner with business units to translate forecasts, customer orders, and NPI launches into executable capacity plans
Collaborate with plant managers, production control, and finance to align headcount, equipment, and space planning with revenue targets
Establish a governance model to monitor plant performance against plan, escalating capacity constraints proactively
Build and maintain mid- and long-term demand forecasts based on customer input, sales pipelines, and market trends
Translate forecast data into actionable master production schedules and procurement strategies
Partner with sales and operations leadership to drive S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) maturity
Conduct facility-wide capacity studies for labor, equipment, and work centers to support production scaling
Model manufacturing throughput, resource utilization, and plant layout changes using advanced analytics
Collaborate with industrial engineering to define space, tooling, and equipment requirements for upcoming programs
Lead efforts to identify and mitigate capacity bottlenecks through process redesign or capital planning
Oversee alignment between capacity models and master production schedules (MPS)
Partner with production control teams to ensure material readiness, labor allocation, and schedule adherence
Analyze performance metrics such as on-time delivery, production attainment, and schedule accuracy
Develop standardized reporting dashboards and visibility tools for leadership
Implement best practices for integrated business planning (IBP) and digital production scheduling
Collaborate with IT and systems teams to refine ERP and MES functionality for planning workflows
Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints methodologies
Train and mentor planners and schedulers on advanced analytics and planning tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, capacity planning, demand planning, or production program management
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred) and MES software for shop-floor execution
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in capacity or S&OP program development
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas, dashboards)
Exceptional project management and communication skills, with the ability to align multiple stakeholders
Preferred
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or PMP certification preferred
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Exposure to high-mix, low-volume manufacturing or modular fabrication
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems
Strong understanding of manufacturing economics, capacity modeling, and throughput optimization
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Company
GTI Fabrication
GTI Fabrication designs and manufactures custom modular structures and container-based buildings.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rich Stapleton
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