2nd Shift Materials Supervisor
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Manager, Production Manager
Company Information
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, a global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees worldwide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.
Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations in the warehouse to ensure accuracy, efficiency, quality, safety, and timely delivery of products.
- Manage warehouse team, develop and enforce policies and procedures, coordinate workflow, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure accurate timekeeping for employees to support correct payroll processing.
- Perform hands‑on material handling tasks such as counting, picking, forklift utilization, shipment preparation, and root‑cause analysis of issues and concerns.
- Supervise, coach, and develop 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 material issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime.
- Analyze data to root cause inventory discrepancies and material utilization patterns.
- Conduct shift meetings, communicate expectations, and maintain employee accountability.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally across all 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 as necessary in coordination with HR.
- Perform other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization or as assigned by leader.
Monday – Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.;
Every Other Friday 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Skills and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 7+ 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.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, and ERP/WMS 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.
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