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Position Title: Production Planner
Location: Tallahassee, FL, United States
Category: Manufacturing Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Tallahassee
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: None
Career Level: Mid-Career
Requisition ID: 16407082
Description: General Dynamics Tallahassee Operations is looking to hire an experienced Production Planner to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. If you're hard-working and dedicated, GDLS Tallahassee Operations is an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!
Company Information: General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
On-site Presence: Due to the nature of the work, this role will require 100% on-site presence.
What We Offer: - Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (up to 6%)
- Educational Assistance
- A 9-80 Work Schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
- Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
Responsibilities for Production Planner: - Must be able to manage inventory and investigate material loss on production floor.
- Conduct WIP audits to determine inventory accuracy and material availability.
- Understand the manufacturing process to effectively provide direction and guidance to Production Supervisors.
- Provide communication for timely resolution of problems that could affect product deliverables.
- Perform Oracle transactions related to warehousing, planning, shipping, and production support.
- Maintain the status and location of material produced.
- Provide assistance to production in reconciling counts on the floor.
- Work with Programs in scheduling as new programs are brought on board.
- Understand and manage data with regards to Oracle MRP system; assist to determine and manage manufacturing lead times, order policies, material in process, etc., in support of master schedule.
- Create schedule for Production Supervisors to follow depending on needs and due dates.
- Expedite orders that may become late.
Qualifications for Production Planner:
- Bachelor's Degree. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office required.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks, track and follow up on requests for information.
- Proficient in TIPQA quality database system for processing nonconforming material back to vendors.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and build schedules.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to approach issues with a systematic approach that yields positive results.
- Must have Oracle proficiency with various programs
- Must be able to work in a multi-disciplined team environment.
Schedule: 7AM - 5PM (Mon - Thurs)
7AM - 4PM (Every other Friday)
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
General Dynamics Tallahassee Operations is looking to hire an experienced Production Planner to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. If you're hard-working and dedicated, GDLS Tallahassee Operations is an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!
Company Information: General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
On-site Presence: Due to the nature of the work, this role will require 100% on-site presence.
What We Offer: - Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (up to 6%)
- Educational Assistance
- A 9-80 Work Schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
- Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
Responsibilities for Production Planner: - Must be able to manage inventory and investigate material loss on production floor.
- Conduct WIP audits to determine inventory accuracy and material availability.
- Understand the manufacturing process to effectively provide direction and guidance to Production Supervisors.
- Provide communication for timely resolution of problems that could affect product deliverables.
- Perform Oracle transactions related to warehousing, planning, shipping, and production support.
- Maintain the status and location of material produced.
- Provide assistance to production in reconciling counts on the floor.
- Work with Programs in scheduling as new programs are brought on board.
- Understand and manage data with regards to Oracle MRP system; assist to determine and manage manufacturing lead times, order policies, material in process, etc., in support of master schedule.
- Create schedule for Production Supervisors to follow depending on needs and due dates.
- Expedite orders that may become late.
Qualifications for Production Planner:
- Bachelor's Degree. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office required.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks, track and follow up on requests for information.
- Proficient in TIPQA quality database system for processing nonconforming material back to vendors.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and build schedules.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to approach issues with a systematic approach that yields positive results.
- Must have Oracle proficiency with various programs
- Must be able to work in a multi-disciplined team environment.
Schedule: 7AM - 5PM (Mon - Thurs)
7AM - 4PM (Every other Friday)
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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