Rick Songer
About Rick Songer
Rick Songer is a Senior Materials Planner at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2017. He has over three decades of experience in materials planning and management, having held various roles in several companies across the United States.
Work at General Atomics
Rick Songer has been employed at General Atomics since 2017, serving as a Senior Materials Planner. In this role, he is responsible for managing materials planning processes to support the company's operations. His tenure at General Atomics spans over seven years, during which he has contributed to the efficiency of material management in San Diego County, California.
Previous Experience in Materials Management
Prior to his current role, Rick Songer held various positions in materials management. He worked at Remote Ocean Systems (ROS) as Materials Manager from 2010 to 2016. Before that, he served as a Materials Supervisor at Cardinal Health from 2001 to 2004. His experience also includes roles as a Buyer/Planner at Alcoa from 1989 to 1995 and as a Production Planning Supervisor at Kyocera Wireless from 1999 to 2001.
Career Background
Rick Songer has a diverse career spanning several companies and roles. He began his career at GE as a Production Supervisor from 1987 to 1989. He then transitioned to Alcoa, where he worked as a Buyer/Planner for six years. His career includes positions at FLO TV Incorporated, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, as a Product Support Specialist from 2008 to 2010, and a brief stint as Materials Manager at Nypro in 2007.
Education and Expertise
Rick Songer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management from Indiana University Bloomington, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in materials planning and management, which he has applied throughout his career in various industries.