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Logistics Manager

Poway, California
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Overview

Assemblers, Machinists, Material and Production Control, Composite Technicians, Coordinators, Planners and Stock Clerks. These are just a few of the Manufacturing positions we offer at General Atomics. As a Manufacturing team member, you will use high-tech machines, systems, equipment and tools to create and build our products.

Experience in handling composite materials, using CNC machines and software, reading blueprints and drawings and a general understanding of manufacturing prinicples and systems are all desirable qualifications.

  • Schedule: Full-Time Salary

  • Job Level: Management

  • Travel: 0 - 25

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Logistics Manager at General Atomics? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Player
  • Results Driven
  • Organized
  • Productive
  • Problem Solver

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Job ID 50481BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Management Job Title Logistics Manager City Poway State California Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $90,930 - $162,788

Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

This position is responsible for managing the planning and administration of integrated logistics strategies and processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Ensures that customer support requirements and objectives are achieved within budgets and schedules to meet marketing and financial objectives.
  • Ensures superior execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes, such as supportability analysis planning and database development processes, the product support and replenishment system, product support data interchange systems, demand management and related functions.
  • Build relationships with strategic customers through logistic initiatives.
  • Integrates learning from customers, competitors, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve competitive position. Major focus will be controlling the cost sustainment activities without impacting mission effectiveness.
  • May be responsible for decisions that have a serious impact on outcomes such as changes to project schedules and/or allocation of resources.
  • Manage and participate in the planning of logistics strategies and establish standard logistics processes and tools.
  • Monitor all contract logistics activities for compliance with standard processes.
  • Develop strategic plans and processes that solve customer challenges while still operating within the DOD policies.
  • Coordinates supply and logistics activities providing world-wide support for customer’s fleets, including logistics planning, training, and supply chain activities from delivery through support, deployment, freight, warehousing, customer freight, order management, customer warehousing, customer store shipment, and customer placement.
  • Develop processes that identify which items need to be procured, stored and positioned at the operating locations while still minimizing the amount of surplus material being dispositioned.
  • Identify logistics issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying manufacturing or supply chain processes.
  • Act as the primary contact for logistics activities and lead progress planning and review sessions to discuss costs, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Will assist the customer to develop courses of action to resolve sustainment issues that require thinking outside the box.
  • Develop and implement annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for logistic activities and participate in the development of overall unit/Division/Group annual and long-term objectives.
  • Ensures customers are informed of the necessary sustainment functions that are necessary to ensure systems are sustainable upon delivery.
  • Contribute to contract negotiations and contract modifications.
  • Contribute to the preparation of proposals, business plans, and proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s) to provide worldwide logistics for the USAF/USMC/US Customer MQ-9A Reaper programs.
  • Manage and actively participate in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Other duties as assigned.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.



Job Qualifications:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex logistics experience in a manufacturing environment. Additional equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • Must have a thorough understanding of aviation maintenance principles, concepts, and practices in support of logistics management and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices and standards.
  • Must have comprehensive project management and leadership skills, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
  • Must possess the ability to resolve complex management and technical problems and serve as spokesperson on logistic issues.
  • Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.

Salary:$90,930 - $162,788
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Yes Clearance Level Management
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Benefits

  • Competitive Pay

  • Paid Time Off

  • Healthcare

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Travel

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“The people I work with and the great opportunities to grow are the reasons I look forward to coming to work every day.”
– Ralph, Technician
“I enjoy working with good people and knowing I am helping our great military.”
– Joe, Fabricator
“I chose General Atomics because I wanted to work in a challenging work environment.”
– Tony, Composite Technician
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“I'm excited to come to work because of the new projects and challenges.”
– James, Quality Composite Inspector

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