Sr Manager, Production

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Senior Manager of Production to oversee daily manufacturing operations across multiple lines at our Lincoln, NE facility. You will provide leadership to supervisors, drive safety, quality and productivity, and push cost-reduction initiatives aligned with corporate goals.

The role partners with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, develop talent, and ensure consistent execution of company standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 7-8 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of one or more assigned production or manufacturing areas.
• Ensures that output of assigned area(s) meets established schedules or quality goals.
• Manages a team that is responsible for operating production or manufacturing machinery, assembling items, performing quality control, or packaging goods for shipment.
• Ensures that department has sufficient levels of inventory to meet demand and is staffed appropriately.
• Collaborates with R&D, product development/engineering, facilities management or maintenance, customer service, or other functions to ensure that organizational goals regarding safety, efficiency, quality, and profitability are met.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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

The Senior Manager, Production oversees daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines, providing leadership and direction to a team of supervisors. This role is responsible for ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets are met while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Manager partners closely with cross functional teams to optimize workflows, enhance employee development, and support strategic operational goals. They ensure consistent execution of company standards and foster a high performance culture focused on results and accountability.

Position Location Detail: This position is located at our Main Plant facility.

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

• Oversees daily operations of one or more assigned production or manufacturing areas.
• Ensures that output of assigned area(s) meets established schedules or quality goals.
• Manages a team that is responsible for operating production or manufacturing machinery, assembling items, performing quality control, or packaging goods for shipment.
• Ensures that department has sufficient levels of inventory to meet demand and is staffed appropriately.
• Collaborates with R&D, product development/engineering, facilities management or maintenance, customer service, or other functions to ensure that organizational goals regarding safety, efficiency, quality, and profitability are met.

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: Manufacturing, Business, Supply Chain or Engineering preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Management skills. Problem/situation analysis. Oral and written communication skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships. Analytical thinking skills. Judgement.

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.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• 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.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

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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.