About the Position:
Do you want to learn and grow in a great company? Do you want to join a team that protects the global network of the best defense contractor in the country? GDLS is looking to hire a Supply Chain Operations Planning and Project Management Area Manager, the perfect place to challenge your Supply Chain manager skills.
Company Information:
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer:
Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
401k Match (6%)
Educational Assistance
9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track
Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:
Work as intermediary between program office, CM, design engineering, manufacturing engineering and supply chain during change process
Manage date effective cut ins on changes to Bill of Materials.
Communicates any risk/schedule/cost impact related to change cut in
Utilizes drawing mark ups, Oracle MRP, program CCBs/meetings, and buyer communication to determine effectivity and document within Teamcenter
Drive operational excellence and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Implement best practices in supply chain planning and management.
Qualifications Sought:
Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain or Business related discipline preferred.
3-5+ years of relevant experience
Experience across the product lifecycle (Development, Production and Sustainment) preferred.
Knowledge of business financials, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Oracle MRP, scheduling tools, and critical path analysis.
Proven ability to lead, manage, and influence cross-functional teams.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required
This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)
Additional Information / Desired Experience:
Strategic thinking and planning
Data analysis and interpretation
Problem solving
Operations management
Strong collaborator
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
