Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is hiring: Production Planning Assistant i

Production Planning Assistant – Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

General Job Summary

The Production Planning Assistant will support the Production Planning Department. Duties include general clerical tasks such as data entry, correspondence preparation and maintenance, generating standard database reports, system validation, research and follow up related to special projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with the release and distribution of job specific packages to include: Drawings, Manufacturing Orders, and Inspection Plans to Material Control and Manufacturing.
• Conduct Plan Review steps on jobs including related ERP transactions ensuring documentary compliance.
• Generate weekly reports related to LOB (Line of Balance) and updates daily.
• Create and generate ad hoc reports for various program platforms.
• Perform various tasks within our ERP system of record.
• Assist with rescheduling of open production orders in the ERP system.
• Communicate and create work order rescheduling related to sales orders within ERP database.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years of administrative experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with ERP systems and MRP a plus.
• Experience in production support and/or manufacturing environment preferred.

Education and Experience

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• May work extended hours or weekends.
• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity / EEO and Privacy

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Aff… All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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