Manager, Materials Mgmt

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Manager, Materials Managementto join our Garland Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the war-fighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 4o1k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Manager, Materials Management coordinates incoming and outgoing movement and storage of raw materials, finished products and parts that include functions such as warehousing, shop and delivery services to ensure material availability and delivery when needed to meet production schedules | Compiles data on order volume, production schedules and forecasts and applies statistical methods to estimate future materials requirements

Major Position Responsibilities

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates Degree, Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/ or Experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related egree preferred
• 5-7 years prior experience in relevant position

Major Competencies/Skills:

• Ability to develop and mentor others. Ability to foster teamwork. Organizational skills. Planning skills. Analytical thinking skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands:

• 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:

• Less than 25% travel likely.