2024 Associate Production Control Planner

Overview

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval / maritime, and public safety and security domains.

In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies;

SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; air traffic management navigation, surveillance, and simulation; and data protection solutions.

Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions such as combat management systems;

naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare to address U.S. requirements.

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is currently seeking an Associate Production Control Planner to work at our Clarksburg, Maryland Campus.

This position reports to the Director of Production Control / Shipping.

Please Note : The incumbent must be prepared to start in Clarksburg, MD in Summer 2024.

Top Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Bonus Program
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9 / 80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan work orders to support internal and external demand.
• Track work order shortages and communicate with purchasing and manufacturing any shortfalls.
• Coordinate production flow with stockroom, procurement and manufacturing group when scheduling work orders.
• Process pick batches for shipment of product.
• Work with Quality Department on the disposition and scrapping of defective material.
• Track work order variance and close work orders.
• Communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Complete tasks and training as assigned by management.
• Follow TDSI manufacturing production flow.
• Understand TDSI systems and processes and grow in competency with SAP, our ERP system.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• US Citizenship Required. Must meet training and certificate requirements for working in a TSA shipping / receiving facility.
• 0 - 5 years of experience. Experience in production environment preferred.
• Must meet training and certificate requirements for working in a TSA shipping facility.
• Detail oriented and good time management skills.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Able to work independently.
• A self-motivated work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive demeanor in order to interact with a variety of positions and levels within Thales as well as visitors.
• Ability to work in a fast pace, complex environment and effectively multi-task to meet demands.
• Excellent English verbal, written, and comprehension skills.

Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.