Production Planner III

Production Planner III

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You Will Do :

• Perform planning and production tasks, anticipate program needs, and expedite material and tool requirements for production, manufacturing or assembly operations.
• Review engineering drawings for identification of parts, materials and tooling needs.
• Assist in identifying assembly and fabrication tooling needs.
• Plan sequential manufacturing and assembly operations; may estimate and generate production schedules to accommodate the program master schedule.
• Provide continued information to update project schedules.
• Create and utilize purchase requisitions through approval.
• Anticipate material / part shortages or delays and expedite as required to eliminate project schedule impacts.
• Plan and coordinate tool requirements and cost estimates for production manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Identify long lead procurement and fabrication needs.
• Provide material and manufacturing status reports.
• Maintain strict adherence to business process and government compliance.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment :

This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 or more years of related experience is required. Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Associate's, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. As this position requires operating a company vehicle, an offer and subsequent employment are contingent upon possessing and maintaining a valid US driver's license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. Manufacturing, materials or operations experience in a business environment.

Pay Information :

Full-Time Salary Range : $56195 - $89912 Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.