Sr Manager, Operations

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (PA); Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks a Sr Manager, Operations to lead a single manufacturing facility, drive production on schedule, and optimize processes with safety and cost discipline.

The role includes directing production teams, aligning with organizational plans for safety, quality, and efficiency, and reporting to senior leadership on performance and capacity needs.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree with 7–8 years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs manufacturing operations and management teams for the plant to meet production goals.
• Ensures safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and cost control in manufacturing processes.
• Drives workforce planning, resource allocation and long-term capacity planning.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Sr Manager, Operations

Job Locations

US-PA-Wilkes-Barre

Requisition ID

2026-37311

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

Job Function

Manufacturing

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

Has overall responsibility for a single manufacturing facility | Directs all aspects of production activity at the assigned plant to ensure that the desired quantities and quality of products are manufactured on schedule in a safe manner at minimum cost | May be responsible for Accounting, Human Resources and other staff functions

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors
• Must have at least one professional expert or one supervisor as a direct report
• Has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• Decisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures and department plan; receives guidance from manager
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Directs manufacturing operations and management teams for plants and locations of an organization that support business goals.
• Incorporates the organizational strategy and plans for operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs in manufacturing processes.
• Monitors production metrics and recommends process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize operational efficiency.
• Drives workforce planning activities and approves/ allocates resources based on business priorities.
• Implements long-term plans for facilities, equipment, materials, technology, and workforce resources to maintain manufacturing capacity and processes.
• Leads and directs the work of other managers and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 7-8 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: Business degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Leadership skills. Capacity planning. Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Manufacturing operations management. Process optimization. Resource planning. Risk management. Safety policies and procedures. Performance metrics. Organizational goal setting. Strategic planning. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Team building. ERP systems.

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.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

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.