Production Planner

Global Technical Systems (GTS) provides innovative, cost-effective, high-tech engineering products and product-based services encompassing latest generation software and hardware solutions and engineering services for defense, homeland security, and other critical Government interests. GTS products and services span a spectrum that includes mission‑critical combat systems processors; C4

ISR; technology development including threat detection, biometric identification systems, and composite applications for munitions, armor and energy storage; avionics test systems; and lifecycle logistics support and repair. Our Headquarters office in Virginia Beach, VA is searching for a highly skilled and knowledgeable Production Planner to work in‑person at our headquarters at 421 S. Birdneck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

The Production Planner works with a dynamic team to ensure that products and services are of the right quality and quantity to meet the demands of the customer.

• Perform Material Requirements Planning.
  • Identify material requirements for new programs/orders.
  • Update requirements based on damaged or lost items.
• Sync material due dates with the expected release date for kits.
  • Tracking material due dates and shortages.
  • Identify material that will delay production.
• Work with the procurement team to expedite material to support production schedules.
• Interact with Inventory to get shortages released to the floor.
• Create/Release Manufacturing Orders (MO)/MO Travelers for kitting.
• Coordinate with QA to prioritize inspection points (i.e. Incoming, In‑Process, & Final QA).
• Update MO requirements based on revision changes, GFM, RMAs, damaged, or lost parts.
• Take care of MRB items. Determine if parts need to be RMA’ed, repaired, re‑ordered, or scrapped.
• Submit PR request for items that need to be replaced, floor stock, and tooling, etc.
• Develop and review MBOMs for accuracy and provides input for labor estimates.
• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, equipment, and human resource requirements.
• Develop production schedules with timelines for material lead times, kitting, production, test, QA, and shipping.
• Estimate build start dates (driven by material availability/personnel).
• Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Analyze, recommend, and implement recovery plans, as appropriate.
• Ensure quality and on time delivery of products.
• Ensure Health and Safety Standards are met at all times.

• Familiar with Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and assembly drawings.
• Understanding of the manufacturing process and the flow of product through kitting, assembly, test, and QA.

High School Diploma

2+ years’ experience in production planning within the Government Contracting Field

• Deltek/Costpoint or other MRP experience
• Proficient with MS Project/MS Office

The above Position Description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position.

Pursuant to our contracts with the federal government, U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

GTS offers a stimulating and exciting work atmosphere with competitive salary and benefits package.