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gpec

Service Administrator (WIP)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Logs to Concur, routes to Manager for approval. * Ensures excellent customer relations by resolving ... At times, may be required to generate and maintain reporting for Fleet Services and WIP Room ...

gpec

Service Administrator (WIP)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Logs to Concur, routes to Manager for approval. * Ensures excellent customer relations by resolving ... At times, may be required to generate and maintain reporting for Fleet Services and WIP Room ...

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Cost & Inventory Accountant

Brea, CA · On-site

$67K - $90K/yr

This role focuses on manufacturing accounting activities including inventory and WIP management, ERP accuracy, and operational financial reporting, while partnering closely with plant leadership to ...

GKN Aerospace

Master Scheduler / Planner

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$75K - $92K/yr

Develop and manage shop schedules to meet customer delivery commitments and TAT targets across the full planning horizon. * Balance workload, WIP, and shop capacity across all repair operations ...

CFS

Construction Controller

Fort Worth, TX

Manage WIP schedules across 200-300 concurrent projects * Coordinate with Project Managers and Project Accountants to validate cost, revenue recognition, and project status * Analyze margins, under ...

GKN AEROSPACE

Master Scheduler / Planner

El Cajon, CA

$92K/yr

Develop and manage shop schedules to meet customer delivery commitments and TAT targets across the full planning horizon. * Balance workload, WIP, and shop capacity across all repair operations ...

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How much do wip manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for wip manager in the United States is $59,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a WIP manager?

WIP Managers, or Work-In-Progress Managers, are professionals responsible for overseeing and controlling the flow of work or materials that are in the process of being completed within a manufacturing, production, or service environment. Their main duties include tracking inventory, optimizing processes to reduce bottlenecks, ensuring deadlines are met, and maintaining accurate records of items currently in progress. WIP Managers play a critical role in maximizing efficiency, minimizing waste, and ensuring smooth operations from start to finish. They often collaborate with production teams, supply chain managers, and quality assurance staff to deliver timely results.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a WIP manager?

A WIP Manager needs strong organizational skills, inventory management expertise, and a background in supply chain or manufacturing, often supported by relevant experience or a related degree. Familiarity with ERP systems, production scheduling software, and data analysis tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for effectively coordinating teams and processes. These competencies are vital to ensure accurate tracking, efficient workflow, and timely production, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing productivity.

What are typical challenges a WIP manager faces when overseeing multiple projects simultaneously?

A WIP (Work In Progress) Manager often encounters the challenge of balancing multiple projects with competing deadlines and resource constraints. Ensuring accurate tracking and timely updates for each project requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Additionally, communicating effectively with diverse teams to resolve bottlenecks and prioritize tasks is crucial for maintaining workflow efficiency. Successful WIP Managers employ proactive problem-solving and clear reporting to keep projects on track and stakeholders informed.

What is the difference between Wip Manager vs Production Coordinator?

AspectWip ManagerProduction Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires experience in manufacturing or production management; certifications like PMP can be beneficialOften requires a degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related fields; some certifications may enhance prospects
Work EnvironmentOversees work-in-progress in manufacturing plants or warehousesCoordinates daily production activities across teams and departments
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace industriesUsed across manufacturing, electronics, and consumer goods sectors

The Wip Manager focuses on managing work-in-progress inventory and ensuring production flow, while the Production Coordinator handles daily coordination of production activities. Both roles require industry-specific knowledge, but the Wip Manager typically has more responsibility for inventory control and process optimization.

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Sr Mgr, Operational Planning & Control

CIRCOR International, Inc.

Tampa, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Circor rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Senior Manager, Operational Planning & Control
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
BUSINESS: Leslie Controls, Inc
LOCATION: Tampa, FL
DIRECT REPORTING: Director of Operations
FUNCTIONAL REPORTING: Operations
POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary
The Operational Planning & Control (OPC) Manager is responsible for leading the integrated planning, scheduling, production control, and order-to-execution functions to ensure safe, predictable, and efficient flow of materials and work through the factory.
This role owns the Master Production Schedule (MPS), production readiness processes, WIP flow, job release, and daily/weekly execution alignment across Planning, Production, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Quality. The OPC Manager ensures that operational plans are realistic, resource-aligned, and proactively managed to support on-time delivery (OTD), cost control, and quality performance in a complex, low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment supporting defense customers.
The ideal candidate is data-driven, deeply collaborative, disciplined, and highly proactive, with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
  1. Master Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning
  • Own the MPS and ensure weekly updates reflect true capacity, constraints, and material readiness.
  • Perform disciplined SIOP process using capacity vs. load analysis and facilitate constraint-based planning across work centers.
  • Maintain frozen horizons, scheduling rules, and disciplined schedule integrity.
  • Manages yearly improvements in monthly Line Item Schedule Accuracy via leading improvements to the SIOP process.
  1. Job Readiness & Release Control
  • Ensure complete BOM, documentation, tooling, router accuracy, and material readiness prior to job release and the on-going improvement of performance via Problem Solving Leadership.
  • Establish and enforce job release gates aligned with capacity and flow priorities.
  • Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to resolve readiness gaps.
  1. Production Control & WIP Management
  • Lead a team of Production Controllers to ensure smooth flow and correct job routing.
  • Monitor WIP health, queue times, bottlenecks, and work center utilization.
  • Drive daily execution priorities based on constraints, customer demand, and material availability.
  • Key leader in the achievement of both yearly Inventory Turns & OTD goals through detailed action planning and execution leadership.
  1. Order-to-Execution (OTE) Integration
  • Oversee OTE Specialists creating full execution packages for complex builds.
  • Direct production experts to manage risk in the areas of tooling, programming, machining, weld, assembly and testing risks - balancing daily and longer-term problem-solving efforts.
  • Ensure work centers receive complete and accurate job kits, drawings, and QC requirements in support of Quality, OTD, and Productivity goals.
  • Partner with Program Management to clarify demand changes or special customer requirements.
  1. Cross-Functional Communication & Daily Management
  • Lead daily production readiness and execution huddles.
  • Publish daily factory priority list and weekly production plan as inputs to Production MWE system
  • Own communication channels between Planning, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality.
  1. Escalation & Recovery Planning
  • Identify risks early and lead coordinated recovery plans (material, capacity, quality, engineering)
  • Hold clear escalation paths for shortages, documentation gaps, and bottleneck issues.
  • Partner with Supply Chain on supplier expedites and alternative sourcing when necessary.
  1. KPI Ownership & Operational Excellence
  • Own performance metrics including:
    • Schedule accuracy / SIOP Adherence
    • Plan of Day/Week Adherence
    • OTD for internal production milestones
    • Queue time reduction
  • Support CI/OpEx events (Kaizen, VSM, 5S, WIP reduction, SMED, etc.).
  1. Leadership & Team Development
  • Drive yearly improvements in Employee Engagement Survey Results via problem solving, listening, and communication skills.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Planners, Production Controllers, and OTE specialists.
  • Build a culture of proactive thinking, problem-solving, and disciplined adherence to processes.
  • Provide structured 1:1s, performance feedback, and development plans.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Analyzes and evaluates factory throughput problems and leads the implementation of sustainable solutions.
  • Maintains metric-driven performance management system, promoting ownership and accountability amongst team members for their area's metrics
  • Facilitates monthly Retrospectives resulting in Continuous Improvement action planning activity
  • Supports Collaborative Problem-Solving process execution in Monthly Ops Review with other Operational Managers

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Technical & Functional Skills
  • Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, master scheduling, and capacity planning.
  • Proficiency in BOM management, routers, and manufacturing documentation flows.
  • Expertise in production control, WIP management, and constraint-based scheduling.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 principles, ITAR and defense/aerospace requirements.
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes workflow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.

Leadership & Collaboration Skills
  • Exceptional cross-functional communication skills (Production, Supply Chain, Program Mgmt).
  • Able to lead effective daily huddles, escalation conversations, and decision-making forums.
  • Strong coaching and mentorship abilities.
  • High emotional intelligence when interacting with shop floor operators and technical teams.

Cultural-Fit & Behavioral Cues
  • Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy; enjoys challenges; drives for results.
  • Versatile, Flexible and willing to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
  • Calm under pressure - speaks clearly, concisely, and factually.
  • Proactivity - identifies risks early and escalates before issues become fires.
  • Accountability mindset - owns outcomes and doesn't hide behind excuses.
  • Process discipline - insists on standards, documentation accuracy, and schedule integrity.
  • Respectful partnership - works well with Production, not above them.
  • Transparency - no surprises, communicates openly and often.
  • Bias toward flow - understands that WIP is the enemy of predictability.
  • Curiosity - asks questions, seeks to understand root causes, digs deeper than symptoms.

Systems & Tools
  • ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Epicor, Oracle, IFS, Infor, Dynamics, or similar).
  • Microsoft Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
  • Familiarity with digital work instructions, dashboards, and capacity models.

Education & Experience
  • A Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university
  • 10+ years experience in Manufacturing Operations
  • 5 years minimum supervisory experience

Other
  • US. Citizen

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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