Production Planner

Lockheed Martin•Kings Bay, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Production Planning role in support of manufacturing and production operations at our facility. We are seeking a candidate that will be responsible for performing a variety of planning tasks in various buildings at SWFLANT, Kings Bay. Tasks such as the creation and maintenance of work instructions, service/production orders and inspection instructions. Coordinate day-to-day efforts with production and SPK organizations. Monitor and resolve material requirements planning (MRP) issues to ensure inventory balances support supply and demand requirements. Develop planning resource tools in support of operations using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint; create manufacturing/production products, such as service/production orders within the applicable computer program. Ensure processing documentation is released in support of master schedule requirements. The candidate will develop schedules and risk management plans and provide visibility to any obstacles which may hinder production deliveries. The candidate will work closely with other members of the program planning team to coordinate production activities across the facility. Interact with internal and external organizations such as engineering, production, Lockheed Martin and government quality to mitigate any impacts to processing and ensure information is coordinated with required stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in related field or equivalent experience
Experience with Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with planning/scheduling functions
Minimum 2 years of FBM or SWF experience
Knowledge of manufacturing, operations, production/planning environment
Exceptional communication skills (verbal, presentation, written)
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Interim Secret required prior to start.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Proven analytical skills
Prior production/manufacturing experience
High quality/error free output
Working knowledge of production systems, manufacturing systems, or SAP applications.
Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software applications.
Documented ability to work independently and with a group.
Experience in continuous improvement/process analysis.
Ability to adapt to changing needs and requirements.

Responsibilities

Creation and maintenance of work instructions, service/production orders and inspection instructions.
Coordinate day-to-day efforts with production and SPK organizations.
Monitor and resolve material requirements planning (MRP) issues to ensure inventory balances support supply and demand requirements.
Develop planning resource tools in support of operations using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.
Create manufacturing/production products, such as service/production orders within the applicable computer program.
Ensure processing documentation is released in support of master schedule requirements.
Develop schedules and risk management plans and provide visibility to any obstacles which may hinder production deliveries.
Work closely with other members of the program planning team to coordinate production activities across the facility.
Interact with internal and external organizations such as engineering, production, Lockheed Martin and government quality to mitigate any impacts to processing and ensure information is coordinated with required stakeholders.