Supervisor, Maintenance

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Hampton, AR

19d

About The Position

The Supervisor, Maintenance is a working supervisor who oversees a team performing maintenance and repairs on plant equipment and systems, including mechanical equipment, control systems, and power distribution systems. The role assigns and coordinates work, performs or oversees preventive and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshoots equipment issues, and recommends improvements to equipment availability, capability, and yield. The supervisor is accountable for team results, provides direction based on established practices, and exercises discretion and judgment in resolving ongoing problems. The position also coordinates vendors and specialized service providers, maintains spare-part inventory, trains and coaches team members, and ensures that work and material handling comply with safety procedures and regulations. It includes some responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and discipline, with concurrence from HR Directors and General Managers. The work may take place inside and outside GD-OTS facilities, with exposure to changing climate and machinery. Travel of up to 25% is likely, and the position is safety-sensitive.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 3–5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
Ability to move regularly throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
May need to stand for long periods.
May work indoors and outdoors with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Must meet the requirements of a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Knowledge or skills in automation calibration, equipment maintenance, failure analysis, manufacturing support, mechanical troubleshooting, numerical control, production support, refurbishment, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), inspection and repairs, equipment repairs, mechanical maintenance, equipment monitoring, process documentation, and leadership.

Responsibilities

Supervise a crew performing routine preventive maintenance and safety inspections of plant mechanical equipment, control systems, or power distribution systems.
Follow daily and weekly schedules to assign maintenance and repair tasks; use a work-order system to track work orders as needed.
Oversee preventive maintenance, repair, inspection, and calibration processes to identify wear, damage, or leaks; replace filters or belts and lubricate mechanical devices as needed.
Select, schedule, and coordinate vendors and outside service providers for specialized repairs or maintenance projects.
Maintain replacement and spare-part inventory at required levels.
Train and coach the team.
Ensure work and material handling follow established safety procedures and regulations.
Lead and direct other employees, with some responsibility for hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions, subject to concurrence from HR Directors and General Managers.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical systems.
Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to improve availability, capability, and yield.
Perform equipment failure analyses, including preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems.
Prepare technical reports documenting equipment modifications and maintenance procedures.