BAE Systems

Production Planner IV

BAE Systems$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of related experience
  • Higher-level degrees can substitute for years of experience
  • Proven customer service skills identification and problem-solving
  • Critical thinking skills for effective scheduling decisions
  • Strong attention to detail in documentation and systems
  • Excellent communication skills for positive interactions
  • Preferred experience in scheduling within manufacturing environments
  • Preferred experience with external suppliers and ISO standards
  • Preferred computer skills in Microsoft Office and database systems.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and schedule incoming/outgoing service requests for labs
  • Manage laboratory workflow using specified systems
  • Act as sample custodian, ensuring traceability of samples
  • Plan laboratory activities with labor and completion estimates
  • Maintain build documents within work centers
  • Collect and verify production data for reports
  • Generate production status reports through customer communication
  • Procure materials and supplies adhering to purchasing standards
  • Maintain inventory and anticipate supply shortages
  • Support general administrative tasks as needed

Benefits

  • Regular in-person engagement with a stable work schedule
  • Opportunity to work in diverse environments: office, laboratory, cleanroom
  • Collaborative work environment fostering effective relationships
  • Potential for internal career advancement across related departments
Full Job Description
Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • Coordinate and schedule all incoming/outgoing requests for services for the Materials and Processes Development Labs.
  • Manage Laboratory workflow via Velocity, IFS, Compass and other systems.
  • Perform duties of sample custodian, assuring traceability of all samples submitted to the lab.
  • Plan sequential laboratory activities, providing labor estimates and completion estimates for each step.
  • Create and effectively maintain all build documents within Materials and Process Development Lab work centers and other work centers.
  • Collect and verify production data and calculate statistical data for use in reports.
  • Check and post data to production logs, records, or reports.
  • Carry/move/expedite/inventory hardware/samples/documentation between work centers as required.
  • Generate production status reports through collaborative customer communication.
  • Work with external suppliers in requesting quotes.
  • Create and process purchase requisitions through approval.
  • Procure material, lab supplies, etc via Purchasing-Card, adhering to purchasing card standards.
  • Work with the accounting department in reconciling accounts.
  • Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, anticipating shortage and delays.
  • Pull material from Inventory to meet laboratory and production needs.
  • Work internal and external material needs.
  • Procure materials via internal inventory systems.
  • May support general administration tasks.
  • 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 Skills and Education

  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years or more related experience.
  • Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master'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.
  • Proven customer service skills including identifying customer needs, being responsive to those needs and identify and solving problems quickly.
  • Applying critical thinking skills leveraging toolsets to make sound scheduling decisions
  • Demonstrated attention to detail when reviewing documentation, interacting with systems, and completing high-quality work products
  • Excellent communications skills with ability to articulate and interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Experience scheduling in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Experience working with external suppliers (machine shops and special processes) is preferred.
  • Experience working in an ISO 9001 and AS9100 environment is preferred.
  • Solid computer skills specifically utilizing Microsoft Office products and experience working with a variety of databases (IFS, Velocity, Agile) is preferred.
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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

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 a satisfactory motor vehicle record review.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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1997
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