Sr Manager, Production

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Red Lion, PA

About The Position

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! Oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing of components. Monitors equipment, processes, and controls, making minor adjustments and repairs as needed. Manages workflow, personnel, and materials to meet production targets and drive continuous improvement. Collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to optimize processes, minimize downtime, and ensure adherence to safety and production specifications. 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

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 7-8 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Manufacturing, Business, Supply Chain or Engineering preferred
Ability to work as part of a team.
Management skills.
Problem/situation analysis.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Analytical thinking skills.
Judgement.
Strong background in machining operations, including manual and CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operations of one or more assigned production or manufacturing areas.
Ensures that output of assigned area(s) meets established schedules or quality goals.
Manages a team that is responsible for operating production or manufacturing machinery, assembling items, performing quality control, or packaging goods for shipment.
Ensures that department has sufficient levels of inventory to meet demand and is staffed appropriately.
Collaborates with R&D, product development/engineering, facilities management or maintenance, customer service, or other functions to ensure that organizational goals regarding safety, efficiency, quality, and profitability are met.