2nd Shift Production Supervisor, Grand Rapids, MI

General Dynamics Land Systems US

Walker, MI

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, High School Diploma, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Military, Needs Assessment, OSHA, Onboarding, Operations, Oracle, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Production Control, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Records Management, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Time Management Software

LOCATION

Walker, MI

POSTED

3 days ago

Company Information:
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, a global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:
The 2nd Shift 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.

Shift: 3:30p-1:00a Monday - Thursday

3:30p - 12:00a Every other Friday

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.

About the Company

General Dynamics Land Systems US

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.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Aerospace and Defense

FOUNDED

1982

WEBSITE

http://www.gdls.com/

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