MFG Production Planner

General Atomics-posted 4 months ago

$68,770 - $116,193/Yr

Mid Level

Poway, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. Under general direction, this position is responsible for support for a major project through the planning, preparing, issuing and controlling production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Oversees budget, performance monitoring, analysis reports and may provide directions to support staff. Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.

Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems.
Keeps management appraised of potential schedule or fiscal problems by tracking, reviewing and evaluating plans, schedules and/or budgets.
Analyzes task/project cost and/or schedule variances and informs management.
Provides manpower resource planning and allocation.
Generates manufacturing work orders using Material Requirement Planning (MRP) planned order requirements.
Processes work orders and material transactions for non-conformance material dispositions.
Interprets engineering change orders (ECO) and implements dispositions affecting stock, work in progress, and NEXT assembly.
Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares purchase orders.
Provides budgeting input and program funding tracking and pursuit.
Alerts and/or recommends solutions to operating or project management to deviation from established norms.
Prepares milestone coordination and reports.
Develops and monitors overhead, capital, research and development, marketing and other budgets.
Interfaces with operating and support groups (Purchasing, Finance, QA) to collect data for preparation of schedules and reports.
Works in close coordination with outside fabricators and processors.
May provide work directions to professional and/or support personnel.
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations.
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in Planning, Engineering, Production Control or a related discipline.
Six or more years progressive experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting and performance measurement.
Must have a complete understanding of manufacturing planning principles, theories and concepts.
Ability to understand accounting and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment.
Ability to apply advanced planning tools and techniques.
Ability to read, interpret and explain engineering drawings.
Must be customer focused and possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts.
Ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases.
Ability to determine the appropriate approach at the project level and provide innovative solutions to moderately complex technical problems.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Knowledge of computer operations and applications, word processing and spreadsheets.
Ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment.
Ability to work extended hours as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.

Salary range: $68,770 - $116,193

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