Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist - Bloomington, MN

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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.


What you’ll experience:
Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Ability to monitor schedule performance, identify critical-path risks, and implement recovery plans for shortages, quality issues, and late engineering changes
Working knowledge of BOMs, engineering change notices, work orders and configuration control processes
Ability to manage material readiness, including shortages, material lead times, supplier delivery performance, and associated mitigation actions
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP and/or MES systems
What sets you apart:
Strong leadership skills to facilitate cross functional teams towards timely and effective resolutions
Ability to analyze and resolve problems of diverse scope by evaluating multiple identifiable factors
Subject matter expertise in material planning, scheduling and production control
Proactively uses AI to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation



Target salary range: USD $91,193.00/Yr. - USD $101,167.00/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.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain a 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.