Manufacturing Planner

Description:You will be the Manufacturing Planner for the Ocala Operations team. Our team is responsible for coordinating with manufacturing and Operations Management to provide shop floor control on make parts, analyzes and controls production schedule and capacity requirements, executes the plan, provides timely status and expedites or works around plans to preserve schedule. Our team also coordinates with Supply Chain Stakeholders including Procurement and Operations Management to determine appropriate time phased plan for procured parts and executes processes to ensure deliverables meet production schedule requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of our manufacturing operations, working closely with cross-functional teams to meet program goals and deliver high-quality products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Becoming proficient in SAP and Apriso to support production planning
• Collaborating with internal customers to provide status updates and program health information
• Monitoring material releases and production metrics to ensure timely deliveries
• Working with the team to maintain and improve production planning and control (PP&C) metrics
• Interfacing with customers to provide program updates and insights

Why Join Us

We're looking for a collaborative and analytical Manufacturing Planner to join our award-winning Ocala Operations team. As a successful candidate, you'll have a strong background in production operations, excellent communication skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems. You'll thrive in our dynamic environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive results. If you're passionate about manufacturing and want to grow your career with a leading company, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Ocala. Discover more about our Ocala, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Basic Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to facility requirements
• Previous experience in Production Planning
• Experience communicating with peers, leadership, and internal customers effectively on multiple platforms (face-to-face, virtually, email, Teams, etc.)
• Experience with ERP/MRP (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Desired Skills:

• Experience controlling and handling inventory
• Ability to manage various tasks under time-sensitive constraints
• Demonstrated ability to work well in both a team environment and alone
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Ability to understand and use Material Resource Planning, Warehouse Management and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Apriso WM.

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control Manufacturing operations experience.

• Experience working in a union contract environment

Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists.

Understanding of MRP / supply and demand management.

Clearance Level: None

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