Operations Planning Team Leader

Operations Planning Team Leader Hypertherm Associates is looking for an experienced Operations Planning Team Leader to own integrated planning in a make-to-order manufacturing environment. In this role, you will lead a team to align demand, supply, production, and inventory to meet customer commitments, manage constraints, and support strong business performance. If you are a collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex planning challenges and turning data into action, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Hypertherm Associates is the world leader in industrial cutting solutions. We are a 100% Associate-owned company with a no-layoff philosophy for over 55 years! Want to join a stable company where you and your work matter, apply now! www.hypertherm.jobs! As the Operations Planning Team Leader, you will: Lead medium- and long-range planning to align market demand, operational constraints, and business priorities. Own the SIOP process and partner across Sales, Product Marketing, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to align forecasts, capacity, service, revenue, and inventory goals. Accountable for accurate and executable master production schedules by collaborating cross-functionally to balance labor, materials, equipment, and space constraints. Develop and execute inventory strategies that support customer lead times while managing cost, risk, and working capital. Improve planning processes through lean and continuous improvement methods that reduce waste, variability, and excess inventory. Lead, coach, and develop the planning team while supporting strong cross-functional execution and clear leadership communication. Maintain data quality in planning systems to support decision-making (ERP/ MRP, Forecasts, lead times, inventory levels). Who you are and the experience you bring: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may also be considered. Experience leading planning in a complex manufacturing environment, ideally within a make-to-order setting. Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills. Expertise in SIOP, master production scheduling, inventory planning, and capacity planning. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate trade-offs clearly. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, forecasting tools, and planning data management. Ability to work cross-functionally, influence stakeholders, and turn plans into on-time execution. Continuous improvement mindset with experience applying lean principles to planning processes.

Preferred experience that differentiates you:

APICS/ASCM

certification such as CPIM or CSCP Knowledge of Oracle ERP systems Knowledge of Lean/JIT production

Location:

Kent, WA Travel:

Up to 20% Why join Hypertherm Associates? Global, 100% employee-owned company for over 50 years Profit-Sharing Employee Stock Ownership Five days/year Community Service Time Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time. #LI-MJ1 Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES

Please apply via your internal Workday career account. $103,329.00-$172,215.00 Annual This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. Hypertherm Associates is more than a place to work; it's a place to call your own. We are 100% Associate-owned with an over 50 year history of no-layoffs.

Application Accommodation:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please email us at jobs@hypertherm.com or call our Talent Acquisition team at 603-643-3441 x.3210. As part of your application, we ask that you create a Candidate Home Account to manage your application(s) and review future offer documents. Once you click apply, and select your job application preference, you will enter your existing login credentials or Create Account if you do not have an existing candidate account with Hypertherm Associates."