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Raytheon lists this Production Planner (Onsite) opportunity in huntly, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Production PlannerThe Sterling Operations team is seeking a motivated and experienced production planner to support a high-mix, engineering-to-order environment and drive reliable execution of both new and established product builds. This role is critical to improving daily flow, strengthening order readiness, and ensuring the site meets internal and external customer commitments.This is an onsite role in Sterling, VA.What You Will DoEvaluate, release, and coordinate production orders to ensure accurate, timely movement of materials through all stages of the build process.Manage detailed scheduling and sequencing of orders, making adjustments as needed based on priorities, material readiness, capacity constraints, and engineering updates.Identify delays or process gaps that impact order completion; develop and implement recovery plans to stabilize workflow and maintain schedule integrity.Work closely with procurement and program management teams to ensure timely component availability, support conversion of planned orders, and improve consistency of material preparation.Analyze and resolve MRP-generated exceptions, addressing root causes and preventing recurring issues within the planning cycle.Communicate any risks to order execution, schedule changes, or material issues that may impact deliveries or customer expectations.Monitor and report key production metrics such as schedule adherence, WIP aging, and material or order-related discrepancies.Support the development of more structured, efficient, and system-driven processes that reduce variability and improve order clarity from release through completion.Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experienceExperience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.Experience with production planning within a dynamic or engineering-to-order manufacturing environment.Qualifications We PreferExperience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes and/or softwareAbility to set and work towards goals at a "big picture" level, and influence change at a detailed operational levelProblem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.Familiarity with electronics manufacturing or component-level manufacturing.What We Offer:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day!
Worksite address
huntly, VA, 22640, US
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