Production Supervisor, Grand Rapids, MI

Responsibilities

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations on the production floor to ensure efficient, high‑quality, and safe production while meeting delivery schedules. This includes managing production teams, enforcing policies and procedures, coordinating workflow, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring accurate employee timekeeping to support payroll processing.

• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to achieve performance targets.
• Monitor workflow, production schedules, and output to meet quality and delivery standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Resolve production issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime.
• Conduct shift meetings, communicate expectations, and maintain employee accountability.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally across teams to optimize processes.
• Drive lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices on the floor.
• Identify training needs and support employee skill development.
• Participate in audits, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely timekeeping, including approving timecards, managing punches, and supporting payroll with any discrepancies or corrections.
• Support training and onboarding of new employees and cross‑training of current team members.
• Hold team members accountable for performance, behavior, attendance, and safety expectations.
• Document and deliver write‑ups, and assist in performance improvement plans in coordination with HR.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Familiarity with timekeeping and payroll systems (e.g., Oracle, WFM).
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Comfortable addressing performance and attendance issues and enforcing accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and production systems.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overtime and weekends as required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, develops, and produces military vehicles and systems.

General Dynamics Land Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, or disability.