Composite Supervisor

BLUE OPS INC•Valdosta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Red Cat Holdings is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Composites Supervisor to oversee production of composite unmanned surface vessels (USVs), safety, and lean manufacturing processes. This is a working supervisor role: the supervisor works alongside the production team on the floor while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives are met and supporting and developing employees. The role focuses on applying engineered systems and high industry standards to produce high-quality composite vessels, hulls, decks, small parts, and hatches. The supervisor leads by example in safety, maintains a clean and organized production area, oversees proper use of PPE, tools, equipment, material handling equipment, and chemical storage processes, and helps lead safety improvements and training. The role also includes managing critical equipment and tools, planning daily composite inlay and infusion work, conducting in-process inspections, documenting process controls, reporting issues, and contributing to new-model design reviews, prototyping, and continuous improvement. The position is located at Blue Ops in Valdosta, Georgia. It requires regular work in production facilities with exposure to noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment, as well as frequent computer and office-equipment use for documentation, communication, and coordination. Occasional off-hours or weekend work may be required for emergency facility responses or projects. Candidates must successfully complete a post-offer background check. The position involves access to ITAR/EAR-controlled materials; candidates subject to those restrictions must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization. The company participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of experience in a Composites Supervisor, Team Leader, or Manager role.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including diagrams.
Familiarity with OSHA and other manufacturing management practices.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing practices.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work safely.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
Confident computer skills, including use of Microsoft solutions and ERP systems.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to use required PPE in designated areas or for specific tasks.
Ability to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during assembly processes as required.
Ability to work occasional off-hours or weekends for emergency facility responses or projects as needed.
Ability to meet applicable ITAR/EAR work authorization requirements, including proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence and no need for sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

Nice To Haves

5–10+ years of experience in boat composites manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment.
Composite boat-building experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Work on the production floor with the team while supervising composite USV production.
Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives are met, and support and develop team members.
Ensure performance reviews and applicable HR policies and procedures are completed and followed.
Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, and customer delivery.
Follow safety policies and procedures and ensure proper use of PPE, tools, equipment, and material handling equipment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area; participate in the safety committee and lead safety improvements and training.
Manage material handling and chemical storage processes.
Manage and maintain critical equipment and tools, including systems used to test vessel composite strength and compliance with engineering specifications.
Plan and prepare daily composite inlay and infusion manufacturing for hulls, decks, small parts, and hatches.
Conduct in-process quality checks and visual inspections of molds, kit installation, and vessels in process and finished products.
Complete ISPC sheets documenting critical process steps and quality, safety, and productivity results.
Identify and report discrepancies, malfunctions, or quality issues to the composites manager or manufacturing engineers.
Participate in new-model design reviews and prototype new products and processes.
Lead team meetings and contribute to improvements in processes, efficiency, and product quality.
Adhere to company quality procedures.