Expeditor / Manufacturing Planning Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Cullman, AL

12d•$65,233 - $70,584•Onsite

About The Position

As an Expeditor / Planner for General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) Precision Structures & Optics (PSO) in Cullman, Alabama, this role supports on-time production and delivery by coordinating the movement of materials, parts, tooling, and work orders through a manufacturing facility. The position monitors production schedules, identifies shortages and delays, and works across Planning, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping/Receiving to resolve workflow issues. It maintains accurate status information and helps ensure materials and documentation are available when needed while following applicable safety, quality, and material traceability requirements. GDMS manufactures Beryllium products for demanding aerospace, defense, and nuclear applications. These products are used in high-performance sensing systems for targeting and acquisition, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and are hardened for battlefield environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed at the facilities.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Knowledge of manufacturing workflow, production scheduling, inventory control, and material handling practices.
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing environments and the importance of configuration control, documentation accuracy, and material traceability.
Understanding of work orders, bills of material, production routings, pick lists, and shortage reports.
Working knowledge of ERP or material requirements planning systems.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and follow-up skills.
Effective verbal and written communication across departments and organizational levels.
Proficiency in data entry, spreadsheet applications, and production or inventory tracking systems.
Problem-solving skills to identify constraints, evaluate options, and coordinate timely resolution.
Attention to detail when reviewing part numbers, quantities, work order status, and traceability records.
Interpersonal skills to build productive working relationships and resolve competing priorities.
Ability to manage multiple work orders and changing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to interpret production schedules, material requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
Ability to identify delivery risks early and clearly communicate their potential impact.
Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Department of Defense Secret security clearance preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Monitor work orders, production schedules, and material availability to identify potential delays and support established delivery priorities.
Track and expedite the movement of raw materials, components, assemblies, and tooling between receiving, stockrooms, manufacturing operations, inspection, and shipping.
Confirm required materials, kits, tooling, and manufacturing documentation are available before scheduled production activities.
Follow up on purchase orders, supplier commitments, and outside processing activities, as assigned, to support production needs.
Communicate work order status, material constraints, anticipated delays, and recovery actions to appropriate stakeholders.
Coordinate with Planning and Production to implement approved changes to work priorities and sequencing.
Maintain accurate transactions, status updates, and records in enterprise resource planning, manufacturing execution, or other tracking systems.
Assist with locating misplaced material, investigating inventory discrepancies, and coordinating corrective transactions with authorized personnel.
Coordinate with Quality personnel regarding material awaiting inspection or disposition, and ensure material is not moved into use without required approval.
Maintain required part identification, lot or serial number traceability, and supporting documentation during material movement.
Participate in production meetings and provide timely updates on shortages, aging work orders, and delivery risks.
Escalate unresolved constraints and recommend practical actions to improve material flow and schedule performance.
Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce delays, unnecessary material handling, and work-in-process bottlenecks.
Follow facility safety procedures, material-handling requirements, foreign object debris/damage prevention practices, and applicable security and export-control requirements.