Production Planner

Responsibilities for this Position

Production Planner

ID: 2026-74845
US-MN-Bloomington
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 9/8/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: College
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of DefenseSecret security clearance ispreferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. Thats the opportunity thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nations heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. Its an amazing challenge. And its waiting for you now.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

As a Production Planner, youll oversee production and material plans to include inventory and schedules. Youll oversee the master schedule and ensure compliance with material requirements for manufacturing and manage the procurement planning for a medium size.

The candidate will be able to:

• Work in a fast-paced environment ensuring adherence to all required standards and procedures.
• Adapt quickly as priorities change and new designs are being iterated upon.
• Have strong communication skills keeping the team and all stakeholders apprised of priorities and commitments.
• Collaborate with many stakeholders to maintain proper priorities and meeting commitments.
• Identify and resolve material constraints with supply chain and coordinate the delivery and inspection of materials to ensure on time production.
• Partner with the Master Schedulers to ensure production and the schedules are in sync.

What youll experience:

• Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Intermediate understanding of of material planning tools, concepts and methodologies
• Intermediate knowledge of MRP/ERP principles
• Intermediate knowledge of government compliance regulations

What sets you apart:

• Strong multi-task skills while maintaining focus on details
• Understanding of engineering changes and their effect on the bill of material
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $59,164.00 - USD $64,017.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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