Manager, Logistics

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. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to warfighters. Our ethos of honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment guides everything we do, fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, customer satisfaction, and collaboration.

About the Role

Coordinates inbound and outbound logistical operations, including inventory management, warehousing, and transportation to ensure sufficient supply of goods and products. Controls the commercial impact of activities from receiving, locating, and dispatching to sourcing, purchasing, and optimizing inventory levels. Administers an effective system that meets the organization's inventory control needs through efficient transportation of raw materials, component parts, and/or finished goods.

Impact of the Role

Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members. Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion and coordinates work activities with other supervisors. Problem-solving is guided by policies and procedures, with oversight from management. Requires consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the organization's logistics operations to control, deliver, and distribute products and materials to their destination.
• Supports the overall strategy, metrics, and processes to deploy an optimized logistic network and operations.
• Oversees daily operations for inventory, distribution, transportation, or other processes that support organizational goals and KPIs for product delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Monitors teams and vendors' adherence to service level targets; troubleshoots and resolves issues.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations governing transportation of goods.
• Utilizes systems to input and obtain workflow status and information, identifying problems in operations.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees, including hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions (with HR and management concurrence).
• Performs physically demanding tasks such as loading/unloading trucks, moving equipment, and operating machinery (e.g., forklifts, SkyTrak).

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years of experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to remain stationary at a desk/computer for extended periods and move regularly throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential; may require indoor/outdoor work with exposure to changing climate or machinery operation.
• May be requested to work a different shift; position is safety-sensitive.
• Forklift and SkyTrak certification required or willingness to obtain these certifications.
• Up to 25% travel likely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a relevant field.
• Skills in Delivery Management, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Vendor Management, Performance Metrics, and Leadership.