Supervisor, Production

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Marion, IL

20d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees hourly employees and production operations for assigned units or shifts. This is a working supervisor role: the supervisor may perform some of the work being supervised or direct the daily activities of production team members. The role is responsible for team results and for the safety, quality, and efficiency of assigned processes. The supervisor trains, motivates, and organizes the workforce; provides technical guidance for continual improvement; completes daily production reports; maintains Daily Management System communication boards; and tracks material consumed in assigned operations. The position must be capable of working any shift in support of the production plan and may be requested to work a different shift. It is safety-sensitive and may involve travel of up to 25%.

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 work as part of a team.
Decision-making skills.
Problem and situation analysis skills.
Project management skills.
Planning skills.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods, move regularly throughout company facilities, lift up to 45 pounds, and potentially stand for long periods.
Willingness and ability to work different shifts when requested.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business.

Responsibilities

Supervise production operations for assigned units or during an assigned shift.
Train, motivate, organize, and direct hourly employees and production team members.
Oversee workers operating production machinery, assembling items, performing quality control, or packaging goods for shipment.
Provide technical guidance and direction for continual improvement projects.
Be responsible for the safety, quality, and efficiency of assigned processes.
Complete daily production reports and maintain Daily Management System communication boards in production areas.
Log and track material consumed on assigned production operations.
Notify maintenance or engineering departments when equipment requires maintenance or repair.
Monitor production output against established schedules and quality goals.
Coordinate the flow of work through the department and ensure sufficient inventory and appropriate staffing.
Lead and direct employees, with some responsibility for hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions in concurrence with HR Directors and General Managers.
Work any shift as needed to support the production plan.