Manager, Production

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Hampton (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs

Job summary

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Hampton, AR is looking for a Manager, Production to oversee daily operations and lead a team. The role includes managing production staff, ensuring quality control, and coordinating maintenance needs.

Candidates should have an Associate's Degree with 5-7 years of related experience, or equivalent education. Teamwork and decision-making skills are essential for this position, which involves supervising operating staff and maintaining production schedules.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in a relevant field or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong problem and situation analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage production operations for assigned units or shifts.
• Supervise workers operating production machinery.
• Coordinate work activities with other supervisors.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Teamwork

Decision-making skills

Project management skills

Planning skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or Business

Job description

Manager, Production

Location: US-AR-Hampton

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success — fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Sets up and operates automatic or semi‑automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members. Does not typically perform the work supervised.
• Must have one direct report or more.
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors.
• Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures; receives guidance and oversight from manager.
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgement.

Essential Functions

• Manages production operations for assigned units or during an assigned shift.
• Supervises workers that operate production machinery, assemble items, perform quality control, or package goods for shipment.
• Notifies maintenance or engineering departments when equipment requires maintenance or repair.
• Monitors output of assigned area(s) against established schedules or quality goals. Coordinates the flow of work through the department and ensures that the department has sufficient levels of inventory to meet demand and is staffed appropriately.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from the HR Directors & General Managers.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education & or experience.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree.
• Discipline/Major: Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or Business degree preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team; decision-making skills; problem/situation analysis; project management skills; planning skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• This position is Safety‑Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

Legal Statement

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is an equal opportunity employer and encourages the application of employees from diverse backgrounds.