Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

16h•$91,211 - $98,694

About The Position

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind. 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 seasoned leader, you’ll be a subject matter expert in production planning and material requirements tools, sharing your knowledge with others in the organization. We’ll rely on you to develop detailed schedules, production plans and capacity plans along with complex bills of material for large programs. The Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist will review work authorization documents and generate material program plans and coordinate kick-off meetings with functional departments to communicate program goals and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Effective risk management skills to identify and implement risk reduction plans.
Ability to coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering.
Skilled at complex negotiations with customers and/or suppliers.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership skills to lead a team to successful conclusions and schedule employee development plans.
Ability to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Subject matter expert in numerous areas pertaining to planning and control of material.
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed schedules, production plans and capacity plans along with complex bills of material for large programs.
Review work authorization documents and generate material program plans.
Coordinate kick-off meetings with functional departments to communicate program goals and objectives.
Act as a subject matter expert in production planning and material requirements tools, sharing knowledge with others in the organization.