General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Production Supervisor to join our Scranton, NEPA. We take pride in supporting the mission of the war-fighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer health-care, 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!

SCAAP manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs in order to meet demand. The production team follows established procedures for operating various manufacturing equipment, sets up equipment feeding, speed and temperature for optimal performance, selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing, resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations. Responsibilities are within the Manufacturing/Operations Function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

• 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:

• Associate's Degree and 3-5 years' experience, OR
• Equivalent comination of Relevent Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or Business degree preferred

Must Have Major Competencies/Skills:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Decision-making skills
• Problem/Situation analysis
• Project Management skills
• Oral and Written communication skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Planning Skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Physical Demands:  

• 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 facility
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs
• 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

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.

***SCAAP is Federal Property, Real ID/Passport is required to enter the facility***