Manufacturing Operations Manager

Responsibilities for this Position Manufacturing Operations Manager Job ID: 2022-57190 USA-NC-Greensboro Required Clearance: Secret Posted Date: 9/14/2022 Category: Manufacturing Employment Type: Full Time Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree in a related specialized area or the equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of 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. Responsibilities for this Position Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, its often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, its waiting for you right now, right here. 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, the Manufacturing Manager Project Management will lead team members in a dynamic environment to execute the manufacturing content of programs associated with mechanical/electrical/optical products for Undersea Systems. Youll also identify, analyze and monitor scope changes to include documenting and communicating any cost, schedule or risk impact, as well as generate and monitor budgets, schedules, earned value, and staffing requirements and lead teams in resolving business related issues. What your typical responsibilities include:. Develop/review/approve manufacturing inputs on proposals (cost estimating). Oversee inputs to integrated master schedules for manufacturing tasks. Lead team in defining deliverables and due dates to support accurate demand loading in ERP system. Support and participate in reviews, investigations, and corrective actions to achieve cost, quality, and schedule program performance goals. Provide estimate-to-complete information for in-process programs. Maintain overall workload forecast information. Support and participate in communicating status of programs with customers and senior/executive leadership across multiple functions. Champion a high performance, collaborative, continuous improvement culture. Lead employee development and performance management of team members. Contribute to the strategic planning and execution of the plan for the manufacturing organization. Conduct factory tours and participate in visits for new business as well as existing business What you bring to the table:. Exceptional demonstration of leadership and project management skills. Ability to motivate team to develop innovative ideas resolving business or project related issues. Experience working in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of the full product lifecycle. Capable of understanding complex products and high-tech manufacturing processes. Knowledge with government contracts for products, work breakdown structures, and earned value management. Strong understanding of basic philosophy of program schedules, risk areas, slack time, and critical paths. Strong aptitude to implement changes and monitor the effectiveness of changes based on cost and schedule impact. Ability to stay calm and encourage that in others during stressful situations. Strong ability to understand and analyze project financial data. Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Proficiency in the use of an ERP Mfg System and MS Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) What sets you apart:. Creative and critical thinking with the ability to multi-task without losing focus to complete priority assignments. Ability to identify innovative and timely decisions to continuously improve team and project performance. Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success What additional qualifications (preferred) would be beneficial:.

PMP Certification. Expert-level Excel user. Experience with Power BI application. Working level experience with lean techniques Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team! General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran