Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Bloomington, MN

3d•$91,193 - $98,674

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist to develop detailed schedules, production plans, capacity plans, and complex bills of material for large programs. The specialist reviews work authorization documents, generates material program plans, and coordinates kickoff meetings with functional departments to communicate program goals and objectives. As a subject matter expert in production planning and material requirements tools, this person shares expertise across the organization and supports production and supply chain needs. The role involves maintaining the master production schedule, coordinating materials and capacity with factory work cells, responding to material shortages, and developing recovery plans or build-ahead strategies. The specialist also manages Engineering Change Notice incorporation, reports on scheduling performance, and identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement. Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required, and the selected applicant must be eligible to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree or equivalent, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within a reasonable time, subject to eligibility requirements for classified information access.
U.S. citizenship.
Effective risk management skills to identify risks and implement risk-reduction plans.
Ability to coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering.
Skill in complex negotiations with customers and/or suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership skills to lead a team to successful conclusions and develop employee development plans.
Ability to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Subject matter expertise in numerous areas pertaining to planning and control of material.

Responsibilities

Develop material proposals, manage material estimates, and prepare procurement documentation.
Support supply chain efforts by helping ensure supplier performance and developing strategies to meet customer expectations.
Collaborate with Supply Chain Management buyers and Material Process Managers to support production needs.
Develop, load, and maintain the master production schedule in alignment with business needs.
Communicate schedule commitments that cannot be met to the Deputy Program Manager of Operations and provide updates.
Ensure designs and materials are ready on time to support production schedules.
Balance production schedules with available capacity.
Partner with work cells and factory planners to ensure execution of the production schedule.
Adjust schedules to accommodate material shortages and align with material receipt timelines.
Request additional capacity from work cells as needed to meet production requirements.
Coordinate with total factory scheduling to resolve Deputy Program Manager of Operations scheduling conflicts.
Develop recovery plans or build-ahead strategies to balance total factory operations.
Prepare and present reports on scheduling performance and key metrics for management review.
Manage the incorporation of Engineering Change Notices into the production process.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Review work authorization documents, generate material program plans, and coordinate kickoff meetings with functional departments.