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Position Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Tallahassee, FL, United States
Category: Manufacturing Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: United States
State: FL
City: Tallahassee
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: None
Career Level: Mid-Career
Requisition ID: 15805575
Date Posted: Mar 17, 2025
Description: General Dynamics Tallahassee Operations is looking to hire an experienced Production Supervisor. If you're hard-working and dedicated, GDLS Tallahassee Operations is an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!
Company Information: General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. 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.
On-site Presence: Due to the nature of the work, this role will require 100% on-site presence.
What We Offer: - Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (up to 6%)
- Educational Assistance
- A 9-80 Work Schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
- Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
Responsibilities for Production Supervisor: - Coordinate production, repair & overhaul (R&O), engineering prototype, and test activities in an electronics and mechanical assembly production environment.
- Supervise all production efforts within assigned departments with an aim for high performance.
- Assist with the onboarding process of new hires.
- Follow performance improvement efforts until goals are met to include identifying root causes of performance issues and setting up plan for improvement.
- Monitor performance of team including schedule, cost, quality, and safety while ensuring procedures/instructions are performed appropriately and safe work practices are being followed by employees.
- Promote continuous improvement culture that includes Lean Six Sigma tools and concepts that includes conducting Team Meetings which disseminate information sharing, performance goals and expectations.
- Interface with support groups to include coordinating with Production Planner to support production requirements.
- Support, promote, and provide feedback on business management systems procedures (ISO, regulatory, etc.) and policies.
- Ensure business metrics and product quality requirements are met.
Qualifications for Production Supervisor: - Minimum 5 years' experience working in a supervisory role. Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree (engineering, technology or business administration preferred). Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Must be able to train on day shift and work either day
or evening shift as required.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution attributes.
- Ability to use, modify and explain prepared reports to aid in meeting production goals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to approach issues with a systematic approach that yields positive results.
- Electronic troubleshooting skills a plus.
- Knowledge of production and test processes.
- Knowledge and proficiency of Oracle MRP skills beneficial.
Schedule: 7AM - 5PM (Mon - Thurs)
7AM - 4PM (Every other Friday)
Must be U.S. Person (e.g. U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident). Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
General Dynamics Tallahassee Operations is looking to hire an experienced Production Supervisor. If you're hard-working and dedicated, GDLS Tallahassee Operations is an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!
Company Information: General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. 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.
On-site Presence: Due to the nature of the work, this role will require 100% on-site presence.
What We Offer: - Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (up to 6%)
- Educational Assistance
- A 9-80 Work Schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
- Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
Responsibilities for Production Supervisor: - Coordinate production, repair & overhaul (R&O), engineering prototype, and test activities in an electronics and mechanical assembly production environment.
- Supervise all production efforts within assigned departments with an aim for high performance.
- Assist with the onboarding process of new hires.
- Follow performance improvement efforts until goals are met to include identifying root causes of performance issues and setting up plan for improvement.
- Monitor performance of team including schedule, cost, quality, and safety while ensuring procedures/instructions are performed appropriately and safe work practices are being followed by employees.
- Promote continuous improvement culture that includes Lean Six Sigma tools and concepts that includes conducting Team Meetings which disseminate information sharing, performance goals and expectations.
- Interface with support groups to include coordinating with Production Planner to support production requirements.
- Support, promote, and provide feedback on business management systems procedures (ISO, regulatory, etc.) and policies.
- Ensure business metrics and product quality requirements are met.
Qualifications for Production Supervisor: - Minimum 5 years' experience working in a supervisory role. Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree (engineering, technology or business administration preferred). Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Must be able to train on day shift and work either day
or evening shift as required.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution attributes.
- Ability to use, modify and explain prepared reports to aid in meeting production goals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to approach issues with a systematic approach that yields positive results.
- Electronic troubleshooting skills a plus.
- Knowledge of production and test processes.
- Knowledge and proficiency of Oracle MRP skills beneficial.
Schedule: 7AM - 5PM (Mon - Thurs)
7AM - 4PM (Every other Friday)
Must be U.S. Person (e.g. U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident). Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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