Mfg/Production Planner IV

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

This position is responsible for support for one or more major project(s) through the planning, preparing, issuing and controlling of production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Oversees performance monitoring, analysis reports and may provide direction to support staff. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Identifies planning needs; develops and implements systems to accommodate task accomplishment, project communication and reporting; and performs task problem (or potential problem) identification and resolution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in identifying planning needs; develops systems to accommodate task accomplishment; develops proposal costs and establishes/recommends budgets for projects.

• Monitors project milestones; provides project communication and reporting; and identifies and recommends resolutions to potential problems.

• Provides task leaders and project management with necessary information to be able to monitor task/project status and make informed decisions.

• Provides assistance to project and resource managers in identifying effects of task/project changes. Provides proposal cost preparation support.

• Coordinates such activities as site facility maintenance and modification, individual task detailed schedules, integration of tasks into master schedule, machine shop scheduling, funding tracking, hardware expediting, subcontract performance monitoring, and coordination with outside fabricators and processors.

• Responsible for performance measurement, task initiation system administration and subcontract cost and schedule performance tracking and analysis.

• Interfaces with operating and support groups to collect data for preparation of schedules and reports as well as providing status reports to internal and external contacts.

• Directs or coordinates the activities of other employees in the planning area.

• May participate in hiring, training and promoting employees.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Additional Functions

• Develops new systems to accommodate task accomplishment and reporting.

• Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.