2nd Shift Materials Supervisor

General Dynamics Land Systems; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a 2nd Shift Materials Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, ensure accuracy, safety, and timely delivery, and lead a team to implement lean and 5S on the floor. You will manage timekeeping, payroll support, audits, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with shifts Monday-Thursday 3:30p-1:00a and every other Friday.

The role requires 5+ years manufacturing and 7+ years leadership; strong communication;

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 7+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with timekeeping and payroll systems (e.g., Oracle, WFM).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, and ERP/WMS 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop 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 material issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime.
• Data analysis to root cause inventory discrepancies and material utilization patterns.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Timekeeping & Payroll

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP/WMS systems

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Attendance accountability

Shift flexibility

Team building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

WFM

Job description

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 Materials Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations in the warehouse to ensure accuracy, efficiency, quality, safety, and timely delivery of products. This role includes managing warehouse team, developing and enforcing policies and procedures, coordinating workflow, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring accurate timekeeping for employees to support correct payroll processing. The role may involve hands-on material handling tasks to support the team such as counting, picking, fork truck utilization, shipment prep, and root causing and addressing issues/concerns.

Shift:
Monday - Thursday 3:30p - 1:00a
Every Other Friday - 3:30p - 12:00a

• Supervise, coach, and develop 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 material issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime.
• Data analysis to root cause inventory discrepancies and material utilization patterns.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization or as assigned by your leader.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, walk, bend and lift up to 50lbs.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 7+ 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.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, and ERP/WMS 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.