Supervisor, Ordnance

KBR

41d

About The Position

Supervises and coordinates the activities of employees who are performing a wide variety of mechanical duties on artillery weapons and a variety of combustion powered light and heavy-duty vehicles (i.e. light armored, amphibious assault, tracked vehicles, HMMWV, JLTV, utility trailers exc.) designed for combat, ship loading or other special applications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in ordnance, ground vehicle, or heavy equipment maintenance, including hands‑on experience with systems such as artillery weapons & sights, LAV, AAV, ACV, JLTV, HMMWV, and trailers.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team‑lead experience in a maintenance, mechanical, or military/defense environment.
• Prior experience managing maintenance shop operations, workflow coordination, and equipment readiness programs strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, specifications, engineering drawings, work orders, and layouts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, train, and evaluate mechanics and maintenance personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interpreting instructions, documenting work, and coordinating with other departments.
• Thorough working knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of heavy-duty systems, assemblies, and parts, including major systems as diesel, multifuel, supercharged/turbocharged engines, turbine engines, automatic/manual transmissions, and gear reductions systems.
• Working knowledgeable of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems which have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems.

Nice To Haves

• MOS code (2100, 2141, 2147, 2149) in Ordnance or MT MOS code (3500, 3521, 3522, 3529, 3537) for a minimum of 5 years and complete the ordnance or MT maintenance course.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, logistics, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience working within ISO‑9002 or similar quality‑management systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the activities of workers engaged in servicing, storing and repairing artillery weapons & sights and workers engaged in servicing and repairing LAV, AAV, JLTV, HMMWV, & Trailers.
• Determines sequence and assignment of work on basis of work priority and quantity to obtain optimal use of equipment, facilities, and personnel, and supporting tools and special test equipment.
• Responsible for equipment readiness, maintenance shop organizations, control of maintenance assets and providing advice on all matters relating to ordnance and MT type maintenance.
• Ensures mechanics are properly trained in all maintenance functions.
• Keeps inventory of repair parts and equipment and requisitions replacement stock.
• Inspects work performed to ensure compliance with specifications and time schedules.
• Interprets specifications, drawings, work orders, technical instructions, and layouts.
• Coordinates department activities with other departments.
• Ensures compliance with administrative policies, procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ensures employees adhere to all safety requirements, procedures, and policies.
• Supervise and manage the administration of workspace for ordnance and MT type equipment repair.
• Recommends changes to procedures as appropriate.
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary actions.
• Trains new workers.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with all MPF ISO-9002 policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED