Supervisor, Production - 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Corporation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems seeks a Supervisor, Production for the 3rd shift in Lincoln, NE. You will oversee a production team, ensure quality and output targets, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering as needed.

The role requires at least an Associate's Degree and 3–5 years of experience, with strong leadership, planning, and project management skills. This is a hands-on supervisory position in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years' experience in a related role or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Supervises production operations for assigned units or during a shift.
• Supervises workers operating production machinery and quality control activities.
• Notifies maintenance or engineering when equipment requires repair.
• Monitors output against schedules and ensures inventory and staffing levels meet demand.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees with some personnel actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Project management

Planning

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Supervisor, Production - 3rd Shift

US-NE-Lincoln

Job ID: 2026-37458

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Manufacturing

Lincoln, NE (Main Plant)

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!

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• 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

• 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.

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 staffing@gd‑ots.com 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.