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


General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Planning Specialist.


Key Responsibilities:

Develops material proposal activities, manages material estimations & procurement documentation
Supports supply chain efforts, ensuring supplier performance & developing strategies to meet customer expectations
Collaborate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) buyers and Material Process Managers to support production needs
Develop, load, and maintain the master production schedule to align with business needs
Communicate with Deputy Program Manager of Operations when schedule commitments cannot be met and provide updates as needed
Identify and ensure designs and materials are ready on time to support production schedules
Balance production schedules with available capacity
Partner with work cells (factory planners) to ensure execution of the production schedule
Adjust schedules to accommodate material shortages and ensure alignment with material receipt timelines
Request additional capacity from work cells as necessary to meet production requirements
Coordinate with total factory scheduling to resolve DPMO scheduling conflicts effectively
Develop recovery plans or build-ahead strategies to balance total factory operations
Prepare and present reports on scheduling performance and key metrics for management review
Manage the incorporation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) into the production process
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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:

Effective risk management skills to identify and implement risk reduction plan
Ability to coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering
Skilled at complex negotiations with customers and/or suppliers

What sets you apart:

Strong leadership skills to lead a team to successful conclusions and schedule employee development plans
Ability to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Subject matter expert in numerous areas pertaining to planning and control of material



Target salary range: USD $91,193.00/Yr. - USD $98,674.00/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: 

Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. 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.