Production Planner I

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (PA); Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Production Planner I to develop and maintain production schedules to meet shipping dates. The role involves analyzing capacity, coordinating material flows, and preparing work orders to streamline operations.

Qualified candidates have an associate degree or equivalent, 0–3 years of experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 0-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, planning and communication skills; ability to lead or coordinate cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Plans production schedules, materials lists, and production plans to meet shipping dates.
• Analyzes production specifications to determine processes, tools, and personnel requirements.
• Ensures material flow and production activity are aligned with schedules.
• Prepares work orders and recommends schedule changes to address shortages or backlogs.
• Collaborates with manufacturing and other teams to optimize operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Production Planner I

Job Location: US-PA-Wilkes-Barre

Requisition ID: 2026-37380

Position Type: Full Time

Position Classification: On-Site

Job Function: Manufacturing

Company Overview: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

Job Summary

Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders | Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions; includes estimating | Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepares production reports

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline


• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures


• Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles


• Entry level to a professional career progression


• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Performs tasks and duties associated with product manufacture planning, including producing schedules, materials lists, and production plans.


• Helps to analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements.


• Ensures material flow and production activity are aligned.


• Prepares work orders.


• Recommends schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience


• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree


• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Analytical thinking skills. Planning skills. Oral and written communication skills. Leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.


• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.


• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.


• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.


• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.