Composite Supervisor (Layup)

Hanger, Inc.•Murray, UT

About The Position

Fillauer is seeking a highly motivated leader to supervise Composite Technicians in the layup department. The supervisor oversees daily production activities, coordinates workflow, ensures materials are prepared and available, and maintains safety, quality, and productivity standards. The role provides hands-on team support, trains and develops employees, monitors production performance, addresses operational challenges, and contributes to continuous improvement so production goals and customer commitments are met. The position directly supervises production-related personnel, including Composite (Layup) Technicians, Assembly Technicians, and Machinists, and provides mentorship and daily guidance across layup, machining, and assembly. It receives general direction from the Production Manager and senior leadership, who set production goals, safety expectations, and organizational priorities. Weekend work may be required to support production demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to troubleshoot machinery, materials, and workflow issues.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and quality-control standards.
Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license and a driving record meeting the standards in Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
Ability to supervise, motivate, and mentor frontline production staff.
Strong team-building and decision-making skills.
Ability to organize workflows, assign tasks, and maintain efficient schedules.
Ability to ensure production runs are cost-effective and meet established deadlines.
Knowledge of quality-control practices and ability to conduct inspections.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and safety practices.
Working knowledge of tools, machinery, and production workflows relevant to the facility.
Ability to identify bottlenecks, resolve issues quickly, and maintain production flow.
Strong communication skills for coordinating with management, Quality, Engineering, and procurement, and for clearly communicating expectations to production teams.
Ability to track and interpret KPIs to evaluate worker and production performance.
Capability to use ERP/MRP or similar systems for production reporting.

Nice To Haves

Skill in applying process-improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily activities for ply kitting, layup, and curing team members on assigned work orders and tasks.
Monitor workflow and adjust staffing, materials, or resources to meet production targets.
Troubleshoot production and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Maintain accurate production records, metrics, and performance tracking aligned with Enterprise Goals.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, procedures, company policies, and quality standards.
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to identify, analyze, and resolve product defects, including porosity, wrinkles, and voids.
Support continuous-improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce waste.
Train, coach, mentor, and develop team members, supporting skill development, performance, cross-training, and competency.
Oversee timekeeping, PTO approval, and attendance in accordance with company policy.
Conduct daily huddles and lead monthly department meetings.
Participate in interviews and provide recommendations for hiring decisions.
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, procurement, and other departments to support production flow and operations.
Schedule workflow, assign tasks, and allocate resources to ensure appropriate staffing and equipment utilization across production lines.
Evaluate employee performance using KPIs, conduct reviews, and identify training needs.
Enforce safety, quality, and continuous-improvement standards and hold teams accountable for compliance and operational discipline.
Be available for weekend work as required to support production demands.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.
Act with integrity, keeping the patient at the center of the work, fostering collaboration, innovating, and focusing on superior outcomes.