Sr Manager, Production Plng
General Dynamics OTS
Marion, IL · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
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 voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance, Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off Employees will receive paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.
_____________________________ The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.