Planner

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Planner to manage production schedules, align resources, and ensure on-time execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Based on MPS-driven demand, select and sequence available jobs to be run at specific workstations or machines
• Meet weekly with Contracts to review all pending and recently received demands and assign planner responsibility to the appropriate individual
• Manage overall workload and align resources as needed to maintain balance
• Drive consistent communications between planning, project accounting, and project management for consistent project Material EAC’s and Execution Charts
• Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals
• Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis
• Maintain the run and set up times associated with each job / product / part
• Create and maintain the expected completion of each scheduled job
• Review with material planners on material/production availability
• Create a forward-looking plan to create purchase requisitions to acquire services
• Ensure all outside services are planned and monitored
• Highlight critical parts and any issues, which may keep operations from meeting the MPS
• Support, communicate, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
• Strong background in project material management
• Extensive experience in production planning
• Skilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint
• Strong understanding of MRP systems

U.S. Citizenship Requirement

This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We also provide flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

About the Company

We are committed to developing our talent through career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement programs. We champion wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We take care of our people by providing a supportive work environment and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.