Supervisor, Production - 3rd Shift

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a Supervisor, Production for the 3rd shift. The role oversees daily operations, mentors the team, and ensures tasks meet schedules and quality standards. This is an on-site position at the Main Plant facility.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's Degree with 3–5 years' experience and strong Microsoft Office skills. Travel up to 25% may be required; safety-sensitive responsibilities are noted in the job

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 3-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Supervises 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.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions with HR concurrence.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervisor, Production - 3rd Shift

Job Title: Supervisor, Production - 3rd Shift

Job Details

Locations: US-NE-Lincoln

Requisition ID: 2026-37458

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and dependable individual to fill a Supervisor position. As a Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing daily operations, managing team performance, and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. You will serve as a leader, mentor, and communicator for your team while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards. Success in this role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and time-management skills, along with the ability to foster a positive and productive work environment.

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

Impact of the Role

• Working supervisor of a team (spends a portion of time performing the work supervised) or supervises the daily activities of production team members
• Must have one or more of any direct report type
• Analyses information to solve on-going problems and implements procedures and approaches to complete work
• Responsible for results of the team
• Provides direction to team using extensive knowledge of established precedents and practices
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Supervises 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 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 3-5 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.

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.