Sr Manager, Production Plng

General Dynamics OTS; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks a seasoned planner to develop and maintain production schedules that align with forecasts and customer orders. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to balance materials, inventory, and capacity, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient use of resources.

Travel up to 25% is expected. Key qualifications include an Associate's Degree with 7–8 years of experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office; a Bachelor's degree is

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 7-8 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manages the development, preparation, and maintenance of production schedules to guide the production activities and resources that achieve maximum efficiency and meet output and timeline objectives.
• Collaborates with internal teams to assess and incorporate materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules.
• Monitors production progress and develops revised scheduling responsive to changes in the flow of materials, designs, equipment, or other resources.
• Utilizes ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, or other database tools to develop and maintain master schedules.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from the HR Directors & General Managers.

Skills

Production scheduling

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders | Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions; includes estimating | Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepares production reports

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors
• Must have at least one professional expert or one supervisor as a direct report
• Has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• Decisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures and department plan; receives guidance from manager
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Manages the development, preparation, and maintenance of production schedules to guide the production activities and resources that achieve maximum efficiency and meet output and timeline objectives.
• Collaborates with internal teams to assess and incorporate materials, inventories, resource availability, and delivery commitments into schedules.
• Monitors production progress and develops revised scheduling responsive to changes in the flow of materials, designs, equipment, or other resources.
• Utilizes ERP systems, planning and scheduling software, or other database tools to develop and maintain master schedules.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has 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 7-8 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 degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Forecasting. Inventory Management. Maintenance Planning. Materials Management. Process Optimization. Production Scheduling. Resource Planning. Supplier Management. Workflow Optimization. Performance Metrics. Order Tracking. Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software. ERP Systems. Workforce Management Software.

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.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

Pay Range (USD)

$115,500 - $156,000

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following v