Production Planner

Armtec Defense Technologies • Camden, AR

60d • Onsite

About The Position

The Planner is a vital member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT) for our pyrotechnic countermeasures manufacturing line, specializing in the development, monitoring, and adjustment of production schedules to ensure timely, safe, and compliant delivery of high-reliability products such as flares and decoys. This position collaborates closely with the Engineering Lead, Program Manager, Quality Engineers, and Procurement Specialists. The Planner will create and maintain production schedules using tools like the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), integrating inputs from engineering and quality teams to prioritize safety-critical milestones in hazardous material production. This is a detail-oriented role in a small team environment (8-12 members), requiring strong organizational skills, risk awareness, and the ability to adapt schedules to dynamic manufacturing needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years in production planning, scheduling, or operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or ERP systems like SAP, Oracle) and IMS development.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, risk management, and KPI tracking (e.g., on-time delivery, cycle times).
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication for cross-functional collaboration
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a small team environment with adaptability to dynamic schedules.
• U.S. citizenship required for ITAR/DFARs compliance
• Ability to obtain security clearance
• Willingness to work in environments with hazardous materials (with proper training/PPE).

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Create, monitor, and adjust detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and resource availability to meet customer delivery requirements for countermeasures.
• Material Tracking and Collaboration with Procurement: Partner closely with the procurement team to monitor incoming material shipments, track supplier performance, and forecast material needs; resolve delays or shortages proactively to prevent production disruptions.
• Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels by analyzing stock on hand, incoming deliveries, and production consumption; implement just-in-time (JIT) strategies where applicable.
• Capacity Planning: Assess production line capacities, labor availability, and equipment utilization to align schedules with operational realities; recommend adjustments to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with production supervisors, quality assurance, engineering, and sales teams to ensure schedules incorporate all relevant inputs, such as maintenance windows, quality checks, and order priorities.
• Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory turnover, and material variance; prepare regular reports and dashboards for management review, highlighting impacts on reliability.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the planning process and recommend improvements using tools like ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency in production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing