What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Planner III position at JMD Technologies Inc.?
Title: Manufacturing Planner III
Location: Chantilly, VA (Fully Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the role
This role supports critical production planning activities for defense and aerospace programs. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and program teams to ensure accurate schedules, on-time execution, and smooth production flow. The position requires strong Oracle experience and end-to-end planning ownership.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and production timelines.
• Coordinate materials, manpower, and resources across multiple departments.
• Monitor progress, address delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and critical path activities to keep projects on track.
• Generate status reports and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Qualifications
• 5 years of production planning or scheduling experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle ERP in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in defense, aerospace, or complex manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to analyze data, manage timelines, and solve production challenges.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
