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2nd Shift Production Supervisor, Grand Rapids, MI

General Dynamics Land Systems US
  • Walker, MI
  • Full-time
1 day ago

Job Description

About GDLS:
General Dynamics Land Systems builds the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernization for customers around the world.

Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. 

Let’s shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 3:30p-1:00a
Every Other Friday 3:30p - 12:00a
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:
The Production supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations on the production floor to ensure efficiency, quality, safety and timely delivery of products.  This role includes managing production teams, enforcing policies and procedures, coordinating workflow, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring accurate timekeeping for employees to support correct payroll processing.  
  • Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to achieve performance targets.
  • Monitor workflow, production schedules, and output to meet quality and delivery standards.
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
  • Resolve production issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime.
  • Conduct shift meetings, communicate expectations, and maintain employee accountability.
  • Collaborate cross functionally across all teams to optimize processes.
  • Drive lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices on the floor.
  • Identify training needs and support employee skill development.
  • Participate in audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
  • Ensure accurate and timely timekeeping, including approving timecards, managing punches, and supporting payroll with any discrepancies or corrections.
  • Support training and onboarding of new employees and cross training of current team members.
  • Hold team members accountable for performance, behavior, attendance, and safety expectations.
  • Document and deliver write up, and assist in performance improvement plans as necessary in coordination with HR.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Familiarity with timekeeping and payroll systems (e.g., Oracle, WFM).
  • Strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Comfortable addressing performance and attendance issues and enforcing accountability.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, and production systems.
  • Ability to work varied shifts, including overtime and weekends as required.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods, walk, bend and lift up to 50lbs.


     


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Numbers & Facts

LocationWalker, MI
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryAerospace and Defense
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1982
Websitehttp://www.gdls.com/

About Company

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.

At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

Skills

  • AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML)unmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Oracleunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Implementationunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Production Managementunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Records Managementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Time Management Softwareunmatched

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