General Dynamics

Sr Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist

General Dynamics$112K — $117K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education plus 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen due to security clearance requirements.
  • Ability to obtain Department of Defense Secret security clearance after hire.
  • Demonstrated understanding of MRP/ERP principles and material planning tools.
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage shop orders and track production progress to meet schedules.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material availability.
  • Generate material program plans and facilitate kick-off meetings for program alignment.
  • Coordinate procurement processes and oversee purchase requisitions.
  • Manage material costs, schedule, and risk through Earned Value Reporting.
  • Identify and mitigate material risks to ensure production continuity.
  • Work closely with suppliers to negotiate and develop cost-saving procurement strategies.

Benefits

  • Work in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment.
  • Opportunity to lead production planning initiatives.
  • Gain experience in a critical defense industry role with significant responsibilities.
  • Engage in a role that requires strategic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

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.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: 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. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

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.

 

A Sr Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist is responsible for developing and managing shop orders, tracking production progress, and ensuring timely availability of materials to meet program schedules. They collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to maintain shop floor execution and drive on-time delivery across all programs.

Key Responsibilities: Purchase Requisitions & Procurement:- Submit PMRP and manual purchase requisitions- Send parts to quality for clause review prior to submitting PRs- Reviews and coordinates purchase requisitions, ensuring efficient processing- Submit purchase requisitions for MRBs- Add CFM to POs as needed- Prepare TDPs for purchasing

 

Production & Schedule Execution:- Work with work cells and factory planners to execute to schedule- Coordinate with factory scheduling to resolve material scheduling conflicts- Report to DPMO when schedule commitments cannot be met- Work recovery plans or build-ahead plans to balance total factory material- Determine when designs and materials need to be ready to build on time- Assists in identifying and managing material risks and issues

 

Material Earned Value (EV) Reporting:- Manage material costs, schedule, and risk- Monitor program tasks and milestones; report progress and issues through Earned Value Reporting- Align material receipts to meet schedule

 

SCM / Supplier Interface:- Coordinates oversight of supplier negotiations and execution of procurement plan- Develops new supply sources and recommends cost-saving alternatives- Understand critical suppliers and their impact to the customer- Works with SCM buyers and Materials & Procurement Manager to support program needs- Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements- Manage ECN incorporation related to materials and vendors 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing- Ability to problem solve utilizing analytical skills- Ability to multi-task while maintaining focus on details- Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office tools- Demonstrated understanding of material planning tools, concepts, and methodologies- Demonstrated understanding of the proposal process for both material and labor estimating- Demonstrated understanding of concurrent engineering principles and government compliance regulations- Demonstrated understanding of MRP/ERP principles- Demonstrated understanding of negotiation and persuasion skills- Demonstrated time management skills- Demonstrated ability to implement change and monitor effectiveness of the change- Exercises demonstrated judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

 

 

Note: This position is 100% on-site in Canonsburg, PA and we are not offering a relocation package at this time.

 

 

Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $112,500.00 - USD $117,500.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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