Senior Production Planner
About The Position
Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they’re often classified. That’s what you’ll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you’ll lead amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it’s time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. As a Senior Production Planner, you’ll utilize your skills and talents to represent the production and material planning function on concurrent engineering teams. Essentially, you’ll compile and monitor monthly production schedules, create complex material structures in the material planning tool and identify process flow improvements and implement. You’ll also prepare labor and material forecasts as requested and interface periodically with supply chain or suppliers on delivery issues and problem resolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
- Advanced understanding of material planning tools, concepts and methodologies
- Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP principles
- Advanced knowledge of government compliance regulations
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Strong multi-task skills while maintaining focus on details
- Understanding of engineering changes and their effect on the bill of material
- Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Responsibilities
- Compile and monitor monthly production schedules
- Create complex material structures in the material planning tool
- Identify process flow improvements and implement
- Prepare labor and material forecasts as requested
- Interface periodically with supply chain or suppliers on delivery issues and problem resolution
- Work in a fast-paced environment ensuring adherence to all required standards and procedures
- Adapt quickly as priorities change and new designs are being iterated upon
- Have strong communication skills both verbally & in writing, keeping the team and all stakeholders apprised of priorities and commitments
- Collaborate with many stakeholders to maintain proper priorities and meeting commitments
- Identify and resolve material constraints with supply chain and coordinate the delivery and inspection of materials to ensure on time production
- Partner with the Master Schedulers to ensure production and the schedules are in sync
Benefits
- Highly competitive benefits
- Flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
