Production Planner
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Bloomington, MN · Posted September 8, 2026
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About the job
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s 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, you’ll oversee production and material plans to include inventory and schedules. You’ll 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 you’ll experience:
Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
A Bachelor’s 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!
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