Manufacturing Planning Specialist in Bloomington, Minnesota at Mission Systems

Manufacturing Planning Specialist

ID: 2026-72404
US-MN-Bloomington
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 5/4/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

Responsibilities for this Position

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

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, you’ll be a subject matter expert in production planning and material requirements tools, sharing your knowledge with others in the organization. We’ll rely on you to develop detailed schedules, production plans and capacity plans along with complex bills of material for large programs. The Advanced Manufacturing Planning Specialist will review work authorization documents and generate material program plans and coordinate kick-off meetings with functional departments to communicate program goals and objectives

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a
Manufacturing Planning Specialist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) buyers and Material Process Managers to support production needs.
• Develop, load, and maintain the master production schedule to align with business needs.
• Communicate with Deputy Program Manager of Operations when schedule commitments cannot be met and provide updates asneeded.
• Identify and ensure designs and materials are ready on time to support production schedules.
• Develops material proposal activities, manages material estimations & procurement documentation.
• Supports supply chain efforts, ensuring supplier performance & developing strategies to meet customer expectations.
• Balance production schedules with available capacity.
• Partner with work cells (factory planners) to ensure execution of the production schedule.
• Adjust schedules to accommodate material shortages and ensure alignment with material receipt timelines.
• Request additional capacity from work cells as necessary to meet production requirements.
• Coordinate with total factory scheduling to resolve DPMO scheduling conflicts effectively.
• Develop recovery plans or build-ahead strategies to balance total factory operations.
• Prepare and present reports on scheduling performance and key metrics for management review.
• Manage the incorporation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) into the production process.

What you’ll experience:

Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next.

Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered.

What you bring to the table:

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

Effective risk management skills to identify and implement risk reduction plan.

Ability to coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering.

Skilled at complex negotiations with customers and/or suppliers
What sets you apart:

Strong leadership skills to lead a team to successful conclusions and schedule employee development plans.

Ability to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

Subject matter expert in numerous areas pertaining to planning and control of material.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $78,033.00 - USD $84,434.00 /Yr.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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