Production/Assembly Supervisor III

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks an Optical Payload Production Supervisor for Acton, MA. You will oversee day-to-day production and development programs, manage manufacturing and assembly, and set operating policies to optimize workflow and output.

You will lead staff, coordinate with planning, test, quality, and engineering teams, and drive improvements in methods, equipment, and product quality in a fast-paced defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 11+ years of progressive production leadership experience.
• Must demonstrate analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate workloads and staff to meet milestones.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production and assembly staff across all production phases.
• Oversees tooling design and building for production.
• Represents group with planning, quality, engineering, vendors and customers.
• Analyzes work orders and blueprints to determine materials and operations.
• Interprets plans and schedules, ensuring proper resource usage.
• Schedules work assignments and ensures accurate time charging.
• Drives improvements in methods, equipment and product quality.
• Manages staffing, training and development of personnel.
• Ensures compliance with laws and safety procedures.

Skills

Customer focus

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Project management

Leadership

Attention to safety

Travel readiness

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

55971BR

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Optical Payload Production Supervisor to join our team in Acton, MA.

This position is responsible for managing day to day production and developmental programs. Develops and manages activities for the manufacturing and assembly area. Establishes operating policies and procedures and interprets, executes and recommends modifications to organizational policies. Coordinates activities of the production process, including supervising personnel, assigning work, and coordinating product flow through the production and final assembly phases.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises production and assembly staff in various locations through all phases of production. Offers guidance and coaching to manufacturing personnel.

• Oversees the design and building of tooling needed for the production process.

• Represents the production and assembly group with planning, test, quality, production control and engineering staff. Represents the group with outside vendors and customers regarding projects, operations, scheduling and contractual requirements.

• Analyzes work orders and blueprints to determine information such as material to be used, type and sequence of operations required. Ensures and monitors adequate usage and supply of all production materials and tooling.

• Interprets, executes and recommends plans, policies, procedures and schedules.

• Schedules and coordinates work assignments. Ensures accurate time charging.

• Participates in the development of over-all objectives and long term goals of the group.

• Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Develops and oversees changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the departments.

• Oversees configuration changes in the product and supports field upgrades and operations.

• Manages and participates in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of employees.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• Expected to work and lead the workplace in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and eleven or more years of progressive professional experience in a production related environment emphasizing complex manufacturing and assembly techniques. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.Must demonstrate extensive technical knowledge of production and assembly concepts and practices, and the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads and staff to meet established milestones.

• Must be customer focused and possess:

• the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of unusually complex matters of diverse scope;

• excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to a variety of audiences including senior management and external parties:

• excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees;

• the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;

• the ability to initiate, plan, and manage multiple projects or programs, budgets and schedules;

• the ability to manage multiple shifts

• the ability to represent the company on external projects;

• excellent computer skills.

• The ability to work extended hours is essential as is the ability to travel as required.

Job Category

Manufacturing

Experience Level

Supervisory

Workstyle

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low

90,500

Pay Range High

155,375

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?

No

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

Desired

Clearance Level

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.