Manager, Planning & Operational Excellence

Element Materials Technology

Full-time other-general
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Location
Huntington Beach, CA, United States
Posted
June 29, 2026

Job Description

**Overview**

Element is seeking a **Department Manager (Planning & Engineering)** to lead planning, scheduling, and program execution for aerospace testing operations in Huntington Beach. Guided by our mission of β€œMaking tomorrow safer than today,” this role enables safe, accurate, and on time delivery of complex test programs. You’ll lead a team of planners and collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Lab Operations, Sales, and Quality to translate customer requirements into executable plans in a fast paced, high impact environment.

Salary: $95,000 - $115,000/yr DOE

**Responsibilities**

Planning & Scheduling Leadership

+ Lead the planning function to ensure efficient scheduling, resource allocation, and on-time execution of customer work.
+ Own end-to-end planning processes from work order creation through project completion.
+ Monitor workflow, capacity, and work-in-process (WIP) to proactively identify and resolve bottlenec...