Supervisor, Production

Job Summary

Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation
Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications
Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures

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
Analyzes information to solve on-going problems and implements procedures and approaches to complete work
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.
• Makes sure output of assigned area(s) meets established schedules or quality goals.
• Captures and 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

• 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

• 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.