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Manufacturing Planner Associate Grand Prairie, Texas
Description:Overview
You will be a Scheduler, Make, Buy, or Bill of Materials (BOM) Planner for our Production, Planning, and Control organization. Our team is responsible for coordinating interdepartmental activity and scheduling the movement of parts to ensure timely and efficient production. We're looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team.
What You Will Be Doing:
As a Scheduler, Make, Buy, or BOM Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating interdepartmental activity with various teams, including quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and contracts administration. You will schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders. You will also be required to travel and/or communicate with all production sites and vendor locations, and may need to work outside of normal operating hours.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and contracts administration
- Scheduling and expediting the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders
- Traveling and/or communicating with all production sites and vendor locations
- Working outside of normal operating hours as needed
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient production
- Analyzing and resolving production scheduling issues
- Developing and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity
Why Join Us:
We're looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Scheduler, Make, Buy, or BOM Planner to join our team. As a key member of our Production, Planning, and Control organization, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, coordinate interdepartmental activity, and make a significant contribution to the success of our organization. If you're a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong background in production planning and control, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to work on critical projects, develop new skills, and advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of
computer systems, databases, and programs - Possess knowledge of lean manufacturing
- Demonstrate strong analytical, problem
solving, and multitasking skills
Desired Skills:
- Inventory Control and material handling
knowledge - Experience with material requirements and
- Dock/Receiving/Warehouse/Shipping areas.
- Black Belt/Green belt trained / certified
- Ability to understand engineering drawings and
parts lists - APICS Certified in Production and Inventory
Management (CPIM) certification
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know:
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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