Sr Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Manassas, VA

1d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. 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. A Manufacturing Planning Specialist is responsible for developing and overseeing production schedules, managing material requirements, supporting proposals and ensuring timely delivery of components to meet project deadlines. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Acting as a team lead, the Sr Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist manage all aspects of production and material support on multiple programs, or one large, very complex program. We’ll rely on you to identify costs and bidding/estimating strategies ensuring all cost/schedule risks are clearly identified and understood by management, as well as assist in detailed proposal analysis with proposal management team. You’ll routinely interface with supply chain and suppliers on primary strategies for negotiation and/or problem resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Subject matter expert in all aspects of planning and control

Nice To Haves

Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Consistently displays high performance attributes
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee production schedules
Manage material requirements
Support proposals
Ensure timely delivery of components to meet project deadlines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Manage all aspects of production and material support on multiple programs, or one large, very complex program
Identify costs and bidding/estimating strategies ensuring all cost/schedule risks are clearly identified and understood by management
Assist in detailed proposal analysis with proposal management team
Interface with supply chain and suppliers on primary strategies for negotiation and/or problem resolution