Manufacturing Planner

Manufacturing Planner – Lockheed Martin

You will be a Manufacturing Planner for our Operations team in Archbald, PA. Our team is responsible for planning and executing manufacturing operations to deliver high-quality products on time.

What You Will Be Doing

• Execute Make, Buy, and Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities to support production schedules and material flow.
• Collaborate with various manufacturing functions, including Operations Management, Supply Chain Stakeholders, and Engineering to optimize production plans and capacity requirements.
• Perform planning activities associated with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and maintain production system integrity, drive inventory optimization and minimize cost, including maintaining MRP parameters, lead times, lot sizes, and coordinating with Engineering to update BOMs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and Operations Management to provide shop floor control and execute production plans.
• Analyze and control production schedules and capacity requirements to meet customer demands.
• Expedite and prioritize workflow through the supply chain to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Stakeholders to determine time‑phased plans for procured parts.

Why Join Us

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Manufacturing Planner to join our Operations team in Archbald, PA. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving inventory optimization, minimizing costs, and ensuring seamless material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements.

We offer flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits package that supports work‑life balance.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Archbald, Pennsylvania.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree focused in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green belt trained and/or certified.
• Strong interpersonal skills in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of Management, industry peers, and internal and external customers.
• Experience creating shipping documents.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts.
• Tableau Reporting/Data Analytics experience.
• Experience with Apriso.

Additional Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a secret clearance. This position is hosted at a facility requiring special access.

Work Location

Onsite Full-time:
The work will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Defense and Space Manufacturing