Sr Manager, Operations

General Dynamics Corporation; Wilkes-Barre, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks a Sr Manager, Operations in Wilkes-Barre, PA to lead manufacturing operations and oversee a team of managers.

You will drive safety, quality, cost control, and capacity planning, aligning with corporate strategy. Responsibilities include resource allocation, process improvements, and personnel decisions with HR and GM collaboration. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on management experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 7-8 years' experience or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Directs manufacturing operations and management teams for plants and locations to support business goals.
• Monitors production metrics and recommends process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize efficiency.
• Drives workforce planning and allocates resources based on priorities.
• Implements long-term plans for facilities, equipment, materials, technology, and workforce resources to maintain capacity.
• Leads and directs the work of other managers and handles personnel actions with HR & General Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Resource planning

Team building

Education

Associate's Degree

Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Manager, Operations

Location: US-PA-Wilkes-Barre

Job ID: 2026-37311

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Operations Management

Hanover-PA

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!

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

• 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.

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.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.