Production Planner

Nammo Defense Systems Inc., a defense contractor, manufactures and supports shoulder-fired systems; energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, medium & large caliber ammunitions, mortar ammunition; and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aero-structures.

How you will be awarded as a Production Planner
• Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days
• Off on Fridays
• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K), employee assistance programs, health savings account (HSA)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and develop detailed schedules, material requirement lists, production plans and spread sheets for high volume product line and one-time products.
• Provides input regarding problems such as shortages, design changes and backlog.
• Maintains appropriate paperwork and schedule reports.
• Interfaces with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, quality control and product line management 
to achieve optimum utilization of facility resources in meeting production schedules.
• Prepares lists of required materials and chemicals.
• In conjunction with manufacturing engineering, plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares flow charts and spreadsheets. 
• Release hardware and chemical procurement requisitions to Purchasing and other duties as assigned.
• Manage flow of all production related inventory from raw materials to finished goods.
• Release and coordinate delivery of work orders to production in a timely manner with all hardware in place.

Job Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management or related Business study or
• 2-5 years’ experience in a Production Planner related role
• Working knowledge of manufacturing activities, purchasing, materials, production process and engineering. 
• Read/understand and interpret subcontract statements of work, production forecasts and mechanical blueprints. 
• Proficient in MRP systems and basic computer skills i.e. Project, Info Power, MS Office, Excel, Power Point, Word, email, and internet for research.
• Ability to obtain ATF approval to work with our products.
• Preferably a member of APICS

**Note**: Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.

Last updated on Dec 16, 2024