Supervisor Operations

Job ID: 115800

Your future starts here! Kick off 2026 with a career that makes a difference at Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO. We're growing and actively hiring for multiple openings across a variety of roles. If you're motivated, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Explore our open positions and apply today: https://www.leonardodrs.com/careers

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

• Business Unit: Land Systems

Location: West Plains, MO

Career Functional Area: Operations

Telework Type: No Telework

Relocation Available: No Relocation Benefit

Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 4/10 (Monday - Thursday)

Shift: 1st Shift (6:00am - 4:30pm)

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of an assigned manufacturing area
• Ensure product/service quality through proper utilization of resources and adherence to applicable standards
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations polices and applicable laws and regulations
• Lead activities to resolve issues and problems, identifying root cause and effecting appropriate corrective action
• Monitor and enable internal and external customer satisfaction
• Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma
• Maintain and continuously improve areas, which impact on Team Member safety
• Hire, manage career development, and assess performance of assigned team members
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings
• Participate on special project teams
• Support new product introduction activities

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in manufacturing supervision in skilled areas of fabrication, welding and mechanical assembly
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
• Experience with Industrial Engineering concepts and 5S/6S techniques
• Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc)
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 4/10 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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