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General Supervisor, Production

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Oxford, Mississippi, United States
$105k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Lead teams, Drive change, Develop training
Requirements Summary:Five years of supervisory experience in manufacturing; high school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; ITAR access and related vetting; strong leadership and safety/quality focus.
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Title: General Supervisor, Production 
Location: Oxford, MS

Salary: $105,000 and up depending on experience
Schedule: On-site Monday-Friday

 
Website: Winchester.com

Focus: The General Supervisor is responsible for driving operational success through effective leadership, strategic planning, and rigorous adherence to safety and quality standards. The General Supervisor will be supervising and directing the work activities of both salary and hourly employees across a 24/5 schedule in the Centerfire Metallic operations.

General Supervisor, Production Essential Job Functions:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-level leadership structure, including salaried supervisors and hourly team members.   
  • Champion a safety-first culture, lead root cause analysis for safety and quality-related issues; implement corrective and preventive actions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. 
  • Drive change management initiatives by effectively communicating vision, building alignment across leadership levels, and ensuring successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and organizational priorities. 
  • Establish and maintain preventative maintenance program; Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to lead the installation, startup, and integration of new equipment and processes. 
  • Develop and implement comprehensive training and development plans that strengthen skillsets and support employee growth; proactively assess staffing needs and implement retention strategies. 
  • Create, document, and standardize safety and operating procedures ensuring consistency across teams.  
  • Monitor and manage departmental costs, including overtime, tooling, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with budgetary targets and efficiency goals. 
  • Ensure consistent communication, interpretation, and enforcement of company policies and procedures across all levels of the organization to maintain compliance and operational discipline. 

General Supervisor, Production Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent; Associates or Bachelor's degree* preferred
  • Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, including direct leadership of salaried professionals and layered leadership structures.
  • Demonstrated experience leading change management initiatives; including driving sustained organizational and operational improvements. 
  • Proven record in Continuous Improvement initiatives and successful project execution. 
  • Prior Winchester experience preferred. 


Location-Specific Requirements: 

  • This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. 
  • This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.

 

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Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university. 

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship.  We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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