Production Planner

Manufacturing Planner

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting build plans that align with program requirements and contractual commitments. This role ensures efficient use of resources, timely release of work orders, and effective coordination between Stockroom, Manufacturing Supervisor, Capacity Planner and Program teams. The planner will leverage SAP (or equivalent ERP system) to manage material availability, work-in-progress (WIP) and process defects while ensuring continuity of production and on-time delivery.

The key responsibilities include : Demonstrate a basic understanding of manufacturing planning to manage incoming work, work-in-progress (WIP) and out-going work. Incoming WIP Management Manage effective business rhythm for incoming WIP (receipt, induction and allocation to resource). Create and update business documentation to minimize delays to the work center. Internal WIP Management Expediting material requirements with appropriate sense of urgency. Process defects based on the assigned disposition. Provide clear, concise and consistent WIP status to stakeholders. Aged WIP Management (>

60 days) Outgoing WIP Management Ensure work order is confirmed, and defects are closed. Create and update delivery documentation.

Please Note : This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship is required.

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

You are a detail?oriented planner with SAP experience who can manage material flow and WIP in fast?paced aerospace / defense environments, applying Lean principles and communicating clearly to balance priorities and meet schedule commitments. Employees typically have 3+ years of professional experience for this level of role.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and well being are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life.

Basic Qualifications : Minimum 3 years of production planning experience in manufacturing. Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining attention to detail. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a secret DoD security clearance which requires US Citizenship.

Desired Skills : Experience in aerospace, defense, or other complex manufacturing industries. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and production scheduling best practices. Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and adapt to dynamic program scheduling needs.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level : Secret

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.