Sr Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Canonsburg, PA • 8h ago

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

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.

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.

Target salary range: USD $112,500.00/Yr. - USD $117,500.00/Yr. This 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.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

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