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Responsibilities for this Position
Position Title: Supervisor Field Maintenance - Kuwait
Location: ., KW, Kuwait
Category: Skilled Trades/Mechanics/Technicians
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Kuwait
City: .
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: None
Career Level: Mid-Career
Requisition ID: 15391410
Date Posted: Jan 2, 2025
Description: About the Role The supervisor role will lead a team consisting of heavy equipment mechanics and quality assurance representatives in working with our military counterparts. The supervisor will act as a liaison between the customer and GDLS personnel.
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.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- 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 (6%).
- Educational Assistance.
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role - Supervisor the daily schedule, manpower requirements, and cost to meet financial goals.
- Ensure Manager is aware of critical issues and able to make appropriate strategic decisions based on information supplied.
- Provide Abrams maintenance related technical guidance and formal/informal instruction to team and customer as needed, required or requested.
- Provide input to program planning, schedules, and maintenance techniques for the Abrams family of tanks and other tracked/wheeled vehicles as required.
- Actively engage in promoting a workplace free from environmental health and safety related hazards including the training and ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Coordinates with Management as required.
Qualifications Sought - Bachelor's degree required. 3-5 years of supervisory experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and supervisor skills.
- Familiarity with the Abrams family of Ground Combat Vehicles and have a minimum of 5 years. Abrams maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
- Certified Abrams Field Service Representative preferred.
- Must have knowledge of US Military rank structure and organization.
- Must be willing to work effectively in a team-oriented structure to include field, office and shop environments both on and off military installations.
- Must meet ASR guidelines for Abrams Driver Station entry as described in Standard Practice 2-644 entry into enclosed military vehicles.
- Must have a valid driver's license and able to obtain a tank driver's license
- Able to travel globally for extended periods of time to support customer requirements and successfully meet pre-deployment requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport, VISA or other country requirements due to the position is overseas.
Additional Information / Desired Experience - This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- Familiarity with military standards and test requirements desired.
- Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required
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. 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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role The supervisor role will lead a team consisting of heavy equipment mechanics and quality assurance representatives in working with our military counterparts. The supervisor will act as a liaison between the customer and GDLS personnel.
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.
What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- 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 (6%).
- Educational Assistance.
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role - Supervisor the daily schedule, manpower requirements, and cost to meet financial goals.
- Ensure Manager is aware of critical issues and able to make appropriate strategic decisions based on information supplied.
- Provide Abrams maintenance related technical guidance and formal/informal instruction to team and customer as needed, required or requested.
- Provide input to program planning, schedules, and maintenance techniques for the Abrams family of tanks and other tracked/wheeled vehicles as required.
- Actively engage in promoting a workplace free from environmental health and safety related hazards including the training and ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Coordinates with Management as required.
Qualifications Sought - Bachelor's degree required. 3-5 years of supervisory experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and supervisor skills.
- Familiarity with the Abrams family of Ground Combat Vehicles and have a minimum of 5 years. Abrams maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
- Certified Abrams Field Service Representative preferred.
- Must have knowledge of US Military rank structure and organization.
- Must be willing to work effectively in a team-oriented structure to include field, office and shop environments both on and off military installations.
- Must meet ASR guidelines for Abrams Driver Station entry as described in Standard Practice 2-644 entry into enclosed military vehicles.
- Must have a valid driver's license and able to obtain a tank driver's license
- Able to travel globally for extended periods of time to support customer requirements and successfully meet pre-deployment requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport, VISA or other country requirements due to the position is overseas.
Additional Information / Desired Experience - This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- Familiarity with military standards and test requirements desired.
- Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required
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. 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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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