Job Description
Position Description:
- Ownership in coordinating efforts with a Fabrication, Machining, or Assembly employee team.
- Must be self-directed and utilize business-based, decision-making methods
- Must ensure employees are completing work assignments according to contract specifications and plant procedures, adhering to quality procedures, work instructions and operator verifications.
- Supervise product production according to daily schedule, manpower requirements, and cost to meet financial goals.
- Work with union leadership and management to develop proactive resolutions, resulting in positive behavioral change.
- Assist with problem resolution
- Engage in promoting a workplace free from environmental health and safety related hazards, including the training and ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Ensure correct labor charging practices by training and auditing the hourly employees in this practice.
Position Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a U. S. Citizen
- Must be able to obtain unescorted access to the facility through the Department of Army Police vetting process
- Must be able to obtain / maintain a government issued Secret security clearance
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree in Production/Business Management, Business Leadership, Fabrication/Machining or other related manufacturing field of study preferred.
- Must be able to successfully complete the pre-employment process, including drug screen and background check.
- Must have experience and working knowledge of machining operations for heavy fabrication manufacturing and /or assembly operations
- 2 5 years experience in Supervisory role highly preferred; however, extensive experience with Company product and processes may be considered in lieu
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels of the organization
- Must be self-motivated
- Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools is strongly desired.
- Experience leading a unionized workforce is preferred
- Must be able to work flexible hours for shift coverage (i. e.overlapand off-shift) and be actively engaged on the manufacturing floor on a regular basis.
- Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel
- Must possess interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels of the organization.
- Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and preventive/ predictive maintenance systems preferred.
Working Conditions & Environment:
-Using ladders to climb into/onto structures
-Climbing, walking, bending, kneeling, standing and stooping.
-Lifting up to 50 lbs.
-Working in and around dust and fumes, moving equipment, and hot/ cold environments
-Working in areas with a high noise volume
-Depending upon departmental assignment, wearing a respirator may be required.
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
