Job ID: 113209 Location: Melbourne FL Schedule: 9/80  The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.  EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground
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Job ID: 113209 Location: Melbourne FL Schedule: 9/80 

 

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.  EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms.  We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. 

 

 Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
  • Adhere to and monitor Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on production capacity, material availability, and contractual requirements
  • Ensure all items on open Sales Orders, including pass throughs are shipped out on time
  • Obtain agreement from productio, materials and progra, office before execution of the MPS
  • Ensure closeout of old programs/jobs to include the disposition of all manufacturing orders and residual inventory
  • Interfacing with contracts, planning, master scheduling and production creates and maintain the Internal Operating Plan (IOP)
  • Provide leadership to lower-level planners by communicating work proiroties; provide technical assistance and verify accuracy of work 
  • Supervise and mentor lower-level planners
  • Monitor the performance and results of lower level planners assigned to them
  • Ensure product is moving from production to packaging to shipping
  • Work closely with manufacturing to establish and evolve a stable manufacturing schedule
  • Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to effectively meet goals
  • Responsible for rescheduling internal daily delivery requirements if problems require a re-plan to meet internal needs and contractual obligations 
  • Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
  • Intpret and react to MRP signals and recognize when they are inaccurate
  • Perform RCCA of inaccurate MRP signals
Job Responsibilities Part II
Qualifications
  • A minimum of 8 years demonstrated experience in production planning or a Bachelors degree with 5 years minimum experience in a production planning environment in a supervisory role
  • Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems on the supply/demand modules
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot inaccurate MRP supply/demand signals and perform RCCA 
  • Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
  • Strong background in project material management
  • Extensive experience in production planning
  • Skilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint
  • Excellent understanding of MRP systems
  • Thorough understanding of Rework and RMA manufacturing orders

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Company Details
DRS Technologies
12930 Worldgate Drive
Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
www.drs.com
195 Open Jobs Available
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components...

Benefits:
Wherever you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. DRS is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive program of benefits with a focus on overall well being. Our program includes health, life, disability and retirement plans. It is designed with flexibility so that you can choose the plans or coverage levels that best meet your personal and your family‘s needs. Choices range from plan option, to in- or out-of-network provider access, to an array of voluntary plans from which to choose.
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Job Info
Location
Melbourne, Florida, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
DRS Technologies
12930 Worldgate Drive
Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
www.drs.com
195 Open Jobs Available
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components...

Benefits:
Wherever you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. DRS is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive program of benefits with a focus on overall well being. Our program includes health, life, disability and retirement plans. It is designed with flexibility so that you can choose the plans or coverage levels that best meet your personal and your family‘s needs. Choices range from plan option, to in- or out-of-network provider access, to an array of voluntary plans from which to choose.

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