Field Maintenance Supervisor SHORAD

Fort Cavazos, Texas


Employer: General Dynamics Land Systems
Industry: Skilled Trades/Mechanics/Technicians
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Job Description

At General Dynamics Land Systems has an opportunity for an experienced leader to lead a team that will put our Customer at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the men and women who serve, drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Supervise a workforce of direct hire and contractor personnel, scheduling of manpower, work load, and priorities to support business requirements
  • Engage in constant communication with customer (internal and external), management, and personnel to ensure requirements are met in a timely manner
  • Plan/supervise material fielding/warehouse operations (vehicle and assigned equipment) as indicated by USG schedule/adhoc fielding.
  • Maintain 100% accountability of assigned equipment; to include preparing and submitting LTDD documentation as required for broken equipment.
  • Maintain calibration; ensure all equipment requiring calibration are maintained in a mission ready status.
  • Manage assets to ensure supplies are issued in a manner that will cause a continuous flow of material as required
  • Supervise repair/supply activities in order to streamline flow of materials to workforce
  • Direct the maintenance steps to accomplish repairs including disassembling, removing and replacing worn/ damaged/defective part(s), adjusting, reassembling, testing, and using applicable technical documentation.
  • Complete maintenance and administrative forms and other paperwork related to performance of duties
  • Participate in logistical meetings and provide insight for paths forward in support rendered
  • Supervise vehicle De-processing, Depot Re-Cycle Float (DRCF) or Retrofit operations IAEW established processes and procedures.
  • Supervise troubleshooting and correct malfunctions in automotive systems (driveline and suspension), electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and FUPP utilizing manual troubleshooting procedures (MTPs), common and special tools and applicable technical documentation.
  • Perform individual and collective counseling to employees on a regular basis
  • Ensure continuous improvement and compliance to ISO, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Lean Six Sigma, and Whole Systems Business Model, (WSBM).
  • Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:
  • Must have 3 to 5 years related work experience with leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Active Secret Security clearance.
  • Associates degree from an accredited school in a related business or technical discipline required.
  • Experience directly related to position such as leading/supervising personnel in a maintenance environment, strong hands-on experience in fielding operations are required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate (verbal and written).
  • Strong supervisory skills, with ability to teach, coach, mentor and identify/ develop talent.
  • Candidates should be able to obtain and maintain a US Passport/Visa, and a corporate credit card for travel purposes.
  • Computer literate, must be capable of using MS suite of Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Should be familiar with web access/internet connections, Lotus Notes is desirable.
  • Ability to manage electronic files, archive, and retrieve upon request.
  • Travel to remote CONUS/OCONUS locations on short notice to support operations for long or short-term durations.
  • Must meet and maintain ASR requirements.
  • Must be able to successfully pass and maintain NACI background to obtain CAC (common access card).
  • FSR certification is preferred, but not required.


Position Incentive: Hired applicant will be able to receive an annual bonus.

Benefits Offered: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance plans, disability insurance plans, health spending account, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.

Employees are also eligible to receive 6.66 hours of vacation per month, 80 hours of sick/personal time per year and 6-13 paid holidays each year depending on business circumstances and the applicable holiday schedule for that year.

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 www.gd.com. 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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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 benefits@gdls.com for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Created: 2024-06-08
Reference: 12530
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Fort Cavazos