Planner

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is looking for a Production Planner in Melbourne, FL. In this role, you will drive scheduling based on MPS while ensuring material availability and managing workload. You will closely collaborate with various departments to maintain project execution and improve planning operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in production planning, alongside strong Excel skills. The position offers competitive salaries and benefits, including flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in production planning.
• Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships.
• Extensive experience in production planning.

Responsibilities

• Select and sequence jobs based on MPS-driven demand.
• Meet weekly with Contracts to manage workload.
• Drive communications between planning and project management.

Skills

Excel

Project material management

Production planning

MRP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel Pivot Tables

Power Point

Word

Sharepoint

Job description

Job ID: 114340

Location: Melbourne FL

Schedule: 9/80

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

Join the team as a Production Planner / Materials Planner, driving MPS-based scheduling by selecting and sequencing jobs across workstations while keeping daily build plans on track. You’ll ensure materials and outside services are ready when needed, consolidate demand into purchase requisitions, and proactively flag critical parts and risks that could impact execution. This role partners closely with Contracts, Project Management, Project Accounting, and Planning to align Material EAC’s and execution charts, leveraging MRP and strong Excel skills to continuously improve planning operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Based on the 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 the schedule and ensure the raw materials are available when needed to run according to the schedule
• Create a forward-looking plan to create purchase requisitions and monitor material deliveries to support the run schedules
• Ensure all outside services are planned and monitored
• Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions
• Highlight critical parts and any issue, 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
• 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 required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to 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 champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering 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

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.