Production Planner/Scheduler - Level 1

Standard Job Description

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

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We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation.

And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Are you passionate about being a difference maker? Are you looking for a growth opportunity where you can contribute to a very important mission? Our facility in New Orleans, LA has an immediate opportunity for an onsite, entry level Manufacturing Planner/Scheduler.

No two days will be the same but every day will be filled with supporting the creation of some of the most technically advanced items to ever fly, including Orion. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor building the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, NASA’s first spacecraft designed for long-duration, human-rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport humans to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit, such as asteroids, the moon and eventually Mars, and return them safely back to Earth.

Your focus will be to support production planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Specifically, you will:

• Coordinate daily production schedules
• Align resources to operational goals and optimizing manufacturing flows
• Perform end-to-end production planning including capacity planning, priority sequencing, and material release expediting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to optimize equipment utilization, material flow, and workflow efficiency
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers regarding order status, delivery commitments, and issue resolution

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with, or classroom knowledge of, Planning and Scheduling
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain a Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• Active security clearance
• Exposure to SAP or similar ERP system
• Sound critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail
• Experience using Microsoft project or other scheduling software
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and data analysis
• Supply Chain/Procurement experience
• Leadership experience (formal or informal)
• Understanding of MRP concepts such as demand, safety stock, reorder points, lead times, lot sizing, and material shortages
• Basic understanding of supply chain, inventory management, purchasing, and material planning concepts

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $49500.00 - $91900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.