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Manufacturing Planning Specialist - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Manufacturing Planning Specialist

ID: 2024-64567
USA-VA-Marion
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree is required or equivalent experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
[Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time 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. Thats the opportunity thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nations heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. Its an amazing challenge. And its 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 Manufacturing Planning Specialist, youll create production and material plans to include inventory goals and schedules. Youll oversee the master schedule and ensure compliance with material requirements for manufacturing and manage the procurement planning for a medium size. You may also develop material cost strategies and coordinate target pricing with supply chain, while maintaining the forecast in the production and material planning tool and updating as required.

What youll experience:

  • Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret
  • A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
  • Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered
What you bring to the table:
  • A Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
  • Intermediate knowledge of MRP/ERP principles
  • Intermediate knowledge of concurrent engineering principles
  • Intermediate knowledge of government compliance regulations
What sets you apart:
  • Strong multi-task skills while maintaining focus on details
  • Ability to prioritize program material needs with supply chain and internal shops as appropriate
  • Understanding of engineering changes and their effect on the bill of material
  • Ability to understand, research and reconcile financial errors
  • Negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Ability to problem solve
Duties and Tasks:
  • Maintains and updates inventory records, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Prints shop orders and supporting documents
  • Supports shop floor supervisor in managing dispatch lists
  • Ensures operations are reported and shop orders are closed
  • Notifies production control of over/under material issuance
  • Monitors floor stock inventory levels and placing orders for replenishment as necessary
  • Coordinates with production control planners to ensure timely delivery of materials
  • Verifies quantity of material issued to the shop floor
  • Identifies and resolves any discrepancies in inventory records
  • Collaborates with production teams and stockroom to ensure that materials are always available when needed
  • Works closely with shop floor supervisor to ensure material usage is logged and accounted for
  • Provides input to inventory policies and procedures
  • Conducts regular inventory floor stock audits
  • Identifies material shortages and drives problem solving resolution

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 $56,320.00 - USD $60,940.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the worlds most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine whats possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

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General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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