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Production Plng Partner I
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A Production Planner plans and manages production and distribution processes for a company and identifies ways to improve efficiency. Analyzes work flows, plans and schedules orders, manages materials orders and monitors inventory; coordinates with suppliers and vendors.
$85,970 / year median in Pennsylvania
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Production Plng Partner I General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (PA) United States, Pennsylvania, Red Lion 200 E High St (Show on map) Sep 03, 2026 Production Plng Partner I
Job Locations US-PA-Red Lion Requisition
ID 2026-36973
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. 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
Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks
Work is prescribed and completed with little autonomy
Works with either close supervision or under clearly defined procedures
Entry level to a business support career progression
Performs manual tasks according to established procedures Essential Functions Assists with clerical tasks that support production planning and ensure the efficient flow of materials required by production schedules.
Monitors the inventory of parts, components, and raw materials and coordinates ordering, invoicing, and scheduling with vendors.
Tracks status of customer orders and production schedules to identify issues or delays and coordinates with stakeholders to expedite orders and resolve problems.
Inputs and maintains production data in ERP, MRP, or other databases. Required Qualifications Required education and experience: High School Diploma/GED required 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: Associate's Degree
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Detail Oriented. Clerical Skills. Ability to Understand and Follow Directions. Data Entry-Keyboarding. Inventory Management. Problem Solving. Production Control. Production Planning. Production Scheduling. Production Support. Resource Planning. Supplier Management. Order Tracking. Record Keeping. Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software. ERP Systems. Inventory Control Software. Physical Requirements Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
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.