Manufacturing Planner Associate - Early Career

Security Clearance

Secret

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Missiles and Fire Control

Department

C3M7000109:CHELMSFORD PP&C

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Job Code/Title

E3921:Manufacturing Planner Asc

Job Class

Manufacturing

Job Category

4 yr and up College

Req Type

Full-Time

Job Description

You will be a Manufacturing Planner for our team, responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive production schedule for Chelmsford programs. Chelmsford Operations facility is a leading hub for innovation in microelectronics, supporting critical aerospace and defense programs. Located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, we are dedicated to producing advanced technology solutions that safeguard national security and advance the industry.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Planner with our Make Planning team, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive production schedule for Chelmsford programs that align with customer requirements, production capacity, and resource availability. You'll join a select group of individuals who are responsible for providing support to numerous Chelmsford programs. You must be a self-starter, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have the ability to lead projects from conception to closure. You will work closely with Production Operations, Engineering, Buy Planning, and Stockroom to ensure that deliveries meet program needs. You will be responsible for coordinating interdepartmental activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, contracts, administration, etc.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing Make planning activities associated with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) transactions


• Performing one or more multiple manufacturing activities within various manufacturing functions, maintaining production system integrity to drive inventory optimization and minimize cost


• Expediting and optimizing material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements, coordinating with Supply Chain Stakeholders including Operations Management to determine appropriate time-phased plan for production schedules and executing processes to ensure deliverables are met


• Supporting cross-functional planning and management teams, providing daily status updates as required


• Analyzing production data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential bottlenecks in the production process


• Developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation, ensuring solutions are consistent with organization objectives

This position is located in Chelmsford, MA. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires an Interim Secret clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management from an accredited college/university
• Knowledge of Production Planning & Control principles, processes, and tools
• Knowledge and experience in inventory management, scheduling, and production control
• Experience with ERP/MRP (such as SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired skills

• Experience in an electrical assembly and integration facility
• Inventory Control and material handling knowledge, including familiarity with material requirements and Dock/Receiving/Warehouse/Shipping areas
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and ability to manage various tasks under time-sensitive constraints
• Demonstrated ability to ensure data integrity and consistency
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists

State

Massachusetts

Zip

01824

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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