Production Control Planner

BAE Systems • Fort Walton Beach, FL

4d • $55,150 - $93,755

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Control Planner II to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, issuing, and controlling production schedules to ensure a smooth flow of materials and production processes. This role requires strong communication and analytical skills to advise management on production status, material availability, and potential production problems.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree and 2 year(s) related experience
• Associates Degree and 6 year(s) related experience
• High School Diploma or GED and 8 year(s) related experience
• Experience in production planning, material control, or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in production planning software, such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with: Advanced production planning software, such as APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) systems
• Knowledge of: Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and supply chain management best practices

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules to meet production requirements
• Coordinate with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials
• Advise management on the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems
• Schedule equipment and personnel, confirm material supply and demands, and prepare work orders or purchase requests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Material Planning, Scheduling, and Management
• Schedule and plan production work orders to support the master production schedule.
• Plan and coordinate the release of production work orders with production and material control planners.
• Attend production status meetings for each product line to ensure that schedules are accomplished or rescheduling is correct and complete.
• Provide production status to management.
• Analyze the impact of incoming Engineering Change Orders.
• Establish completion dates and status for all parts processed through manufacturing.
• Generate Purchase Order documents to ensure timely material deliveries and availability.
• Work on open released projects
• Communicate material needs with the Material Planning department
• Collaborate with the Scheduler for resources
• Communicate project needs and status to stakeholders
• Close top-level MOs, process completed deliverables within the Sales Order, and prepare shipping documents
• Back up for Service Returns/Vendor Returns

Benefits

• At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level