Job Description
Sr Production Planner
Job Locations
US-OH-Springboro
Requisition ID
2025-35148
Position Type
Full Time
Position Classification
On-Site
Job Function
Manufacturing
Company Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.
Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.
Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.
If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Job Summary
Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders | Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions; includes estimating | Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepares production reports
Impact of the Role
General Profile
Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
Solves complex problems
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Essential Functions
Performs tasks and duties associated with product manufacture planning, including producing schedules, materials lists, and production plans.
Helps to analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements.
Ensures material flow and production activity are aligned.
Prepares work orders.
Recommends schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs when necessary.
Required Qualifications
Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Analytical thinking skills. Planning skills. Oral and written communication skills. Leadership skills.
Physical Requirements
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Travel Requirements
No or very little travel likely.
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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
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