LMT Defense provides top tier products to the US Military, law enforcement and government agencies, in addition to international customers across the globe. Products include precision engineered modular rifle systems, grenade launchers, suppressors, and components. As it was in the very beginning, LMT’s mission is to exceed customers’ expectations of quality and value and we have been doing so for over 40 years. LMT Defense needs your help as we continue to grow into the future. If you are looking for a position that is fast paced, with competitive benefits (PTO, health savings account, 401K match), flexible work schedules, and climate-controlled facility; LMT Defense is the perfect company for you. Below are the preferred skills, duties, and responsibilities you will perform as our Production Planner.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The function of a Production Planner is to develop, create, modify, and manage production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met. As well as being able to closely monitor the production process to ensure that production orders are completed on time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Preferred: Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related field.
• Preferred: 2 years’ experience in related field
• Preferred: Sound knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and related software.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Proficient on Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Experience with Infor or another ERP System
• Must be able to sign and abide by Company’s employee manual and confidentiality agreement
• Required to successfully complete a background check, job physical and drug screening
• Must be able to work well with others that may be offering assistance

• Plans and establishes production orders for a wide variety of manufacturing departments involving diversified piece parts, assemblies, or tooling to conform with master production schedules.
• Ensures proper allocation to work center, load, capacity, and efficient utilization of equipment to include forecast planning.
• Monitors and tracks material inventories, production progress, and other factors that affect schedules.
• Modifies and adapts production orders and schedules; issues order changes to accommodate revisions, cancellations, or priorities.
• Interfaces with all appropriate departments/staff in schedule creation, progress updates, problem analysis, and corrective action recommendations.
• Prepares all required reports, paperwork, and correspondence.
• Develops Job Packets in alignment with Production needs.
• Updates production orders to report current status.
• Monitors and updates production material safety stock, reorder points, minimum/maximum production amount.
• Works with other departments to monitor and update Bill of Materials and Routings for production material.
• Assists Purchasing with prioritization of order placement.
• Ensure all packets have proper corresponding documentation per the schedule and that the packet is given out to the proper departments.
• Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.
• On-going communication with all departmental personnel to ensure common understanding of production packets and the schedule.
• Ensure all packets are made and presented 2 weeks prior to the scheduled start date determined by scheduling.
• Is a backup to scheduling
• Maintains various software that is utilized to plan and schedule production
• Creates, updates, and maintains various reports to advise management and all other departments of the current and upcoming schedule.
• LMT Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer LMT Defense is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
• Drug-Free Workplace
  In accordance with policies and applicable state laws, LMT Defense provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with LMT will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment