What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Operations position at Leonardo DRS?
Job ID: 115800
Your future starts here! Kick off 2026 with a career that makes a difference at Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO. We’re growing and actively hiring for multiple openings across a variety of roles. If you’re motivated, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Explore our open positions and apply today: https://www.leonardodrs.com/careers
The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.
Business Unit: Land Systems
Location: West Plains, MO
Career Functional Area: Operations
Telework Type: No Telework
Relocation Available: No Relocation Benefit
Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 4/10 (Monday - Thursday)
Shift: 1st Shift (6:00am - 4:30pm)
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities Part II
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Your future starts here! Kick off 2026 with a career that makes a difference at Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO. We’re growing and actively hiring for multiple openings across a variety of roles. If you’re motivated, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Explore our open positions and apply today: https://www.leonardodrs.com/careers
The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.
Business Unit: Land Systems
Location: West Plains, MO
Career Functional Area: Operations
Telework Type: No Telework
Relocation Available: No Relocation Benefit
Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 4/10 (Monday - Thursday)
Shift: 1st Shift (6:00am - 4:30pm)
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of an assigned manufacturing area
- Ensure product/service quality through proper utilization of resources and adherence to applicable standards
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's polices and applicable laws and regulations
- Lead activities to resolve issues and problems, identifying root cause and effecting appropriate corrective action
- Monitor and enable internal and external customer satisfaction
- Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma
- Maintain and continuously improve areas, which impact on Team Member safety
- Hire, manage career development, and assess performance of assigned team members
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings
- Participate on special project teams
- Support new product introduction activities
Job Responsibilities Part II
- Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in manufacturing supervision in skilled areas of fabrication, welding and mechanical assembly
- Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
- Experience with Industrial Engineering concepts and 5S/6S techniques
- Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc)
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
- Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
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