Job Information
Actalent Production Planner in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Overview:
The Production Planner works with a dynamic team to ensure that products and services are of the right quality and quantity to meet the demands of the customer.
Description:
Perform Material Requirements Planning.
Identify material requirements for new programs/orders.
Update requirements based on damaged or lost items.
Sync material due dates with the expected release date for kits.
Tracking material due dates and shortages.
Identify material that will delay production.
Work with the procurement team to expedite material to support production schedules.
Interact with Inventory to get shortages released to the floor.
Create/Release Manufacturing Orders (MO)/MO Travelers for kitting.
Coordinate with QA to prioritize inspection points (i.e. Incoming, In-Process, & Final QA).
Update MO requirements based on revision changes, GFM, RMAs, damaged, or lost parts.
Take care of MRB items. Determine if parts need to be RMA’ed, repaired, re-ordered, or scrapped.
Submit PR request for items that need to be replaced, floor stock, and tooling, etc.
Develop and review MBOMs for accuracy and provides input for labor estimates.
Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, equipment, and human resource requirements.
Develop production schedules with timelines for material lead times, kitting, production, test, QA, and shipping.
Estimate build start dates (driven by material availability/personnel).
Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
Analyze, recommend, and implement recovery plans, as appropriate.
Ensure quality and on time delivery of products.
Ensure Health and Safety Standards are met at all times.
Qualifications:
High school diploma.
2 years of relevant experience within production planning. (Preference towards DoD related work)
Understanding of the manufacturing process and the flow of product through kitting, assembly, test, and QA.
Familiar with Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and assembly drawings.
Experience with MS Office and general computer functions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.