Associate Production Planner - Grand Rapids, MI

General Dynamics Land Systems
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
3710 Northridge Drive Northwest (Show on map)
May 28, 2025
Company Information General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, a global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees worldwide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation in delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment. Responsibilities to Anticipate this Role The Associate production planner is responsible for supporting the development and execution of production schedules to meet customer demand, optimize resources, and maintain inventory levels. This role works closely with manufacturing, procurement, logistics and customer service teams to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of products. Assist in creating and maintaining detailed daily, weekly and monthly production schedules. Analyze demand forecasts and inventory data to plan material and production requirements. Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to resolve conflicts or delays. Communicate with internal departments to coordinate planning activities. Track material availability and escalate supply issues that may impact production. Support continuous improvement efforts to streamline planning and scheduling processes. Generate and maintain reports related to production performance, inventory status and schedule adherence. Ensure accurate data entry into ERP or MRP systems. Participate in meetings to review production performance and capacity planning. Required Skills & Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in supply chain, Operations Management or related field (Bachelor's preferred). 1-2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a manufacturing support role in a manufacturing or production environment required. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred. Strong organizational and time management skills. Effective communication and collaboration abilities. Seven plus year experience in manufacturing, quality control or quality engineer required. Analytical mindset with problem solving skills and a keen attention to detail. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.