Sr Production Planner

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Hampton (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Hampton, AR, seeks a Sr Production Planner to plan and prepare manufacturing production schedules and workflows to meet shipping dates from forecasts or customer orders.

The role analyzes capacity and requisition data to determine processes, ensures material flow, and prepares work orders. This on-site position requires strong planning, collaboration, and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent with 5-7 years experience in planning or supply chain.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint for reporting and scheduling.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to drive schedules and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows.
• Analyze capacity and requisition data to determine processes and resources.
• Ensure material flow and production activity are aligned with schedules.
• Prepare work orders and recommend schedule changes due to shortages or backlogs.
• Expedite operations to meet shipping dates as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr Production Planner

Job Locations: US-AR-Hampton

Requisition ID: 2026-37156

Position Type: Full Time

Position Classification: On-Site

Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics

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.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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 in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• 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 5-7 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

• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• 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.