Manager, Materials Mgmt

General Dynamics Corporation; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement

Career development opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation in Saco, ME is seeking a Manager of Materials Management to oversee logistics operations and supervise a team. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree with extensive experience or equivalent qualifications.

The role involves ensuring efficient material handling and delivery, as well as leading and mentoring staff. The company offers a competitive rewards package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience or equivalent combination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities of support staff or production team members.
• Coordinates incoming/outgoing movement and storage of materials.
• Ensures material availability and delivery.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Analytical thinking skills

Organizational skills

Ability to foster teamwork

Planning skills

Education

Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Manager, Materials Mgmt

US-ME-Saco

Job ID: 2026-36562

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Supply Chain/Logistics

Saco, ME

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success—fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members. Does not typically perform the work supervised.
• Must have any type of one direct report or more.
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors.
• Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures; receives guidance and oversight from manager.
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

Essential Functions

• Supervises work and personnel associated with receiving, shipping, materials handling, warehousing, and/or expediting.
• Coordinates incoming/outgoing movement and storage of raw materials, finished products, and parts. Drafts and maintains production schedules.
• Ensures material availability and delivery.
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of production or operations workers.
• Uses order volume data to forecast and estimate future material requirements.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from the HR Directors & General Managers.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Discipline/Major: Business Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related degree preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to develop and mentor others. Ability to foster teamwork. Organizational skills. Planning skills. Analytical thinking skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727‑578‑8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.