Director, Production

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Hampton, AR

About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, 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! 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 General Profile Provides leadership to managers and may also have professional staff. Must have at least one manager level direct report Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams Develops departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities Decisions are guided by resource availability and organizational objectives Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment Essential Functions Oversees and directs operations of all production areas to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop overall production schedules, materials, and resource requirements to meet short and long-term production 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. Monitors shift production metrics to identify and resolve issues and develop process improvements and best practices. Plans maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency and speed. Establishes staff training processes, equipment, gear, and tool requirements to comply with health and safety regulations. Leads and directs the work of other managers and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Business degree preferred
Leadership skills.
Capacity planning.
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
Manufacturing operations management.
Process optimization.
Resource planning.
Risk management.
Safety policies and procedures.
Performance metrics.
Organizational goal setting.
Strategic planning.
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Team building.
ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Oversees and directs operations of all production areas to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop overall production schedules, materials, and resource requirements to meet short and long-term production 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.
Monitors shift production metrics to identify and resolve issues and develop process improvements and best practices.
Plans maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency and speed.
Establishes staff training processes, equipment, gear, and tool requirements to comply with health and safety regulations.
Leads and directs the work of other managers and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.