Composite Supervisor

RED CAT HOLDINGS•Valdosta, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Red Cat Holdings is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Composites Supervisor to oversee production of composite unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), safety, and lean manufacturing processes. This is a working supervisor role on the production floor, participating in daily production while leading and developing the team. The supervisor is responsible for meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives and for applying engineered systems to produce high-quality vessels. The role includes planning and preparing daily composite inlay and infusion work for hulls, decks, small parts, and hatches; maintaining equipment and tools; overseeing material handling and chemical storage; and conducting in-process inspections and documentation. The supervisor also supports continuous improvement, new-model design reviews, and prototyping. Work takes place at the Blue Ops location in Valdosta, Georgia, with regular exposure to industrial facility conditions and occasional off-hours or weekend work for emergency responses or projects.

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 specified tasks.
May need to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during assembly processes.
Must successfully complete a post-offer background check.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization, because the role involves access to ITAR/EAR-controlled items or information.

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 alongside 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 followed.
Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, and customer delivery.
Model compliance with safety policies and procedures; 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, hull and deck kit installation, hatches, vessels in process, and finished products.
Complete ISPC sheets documenting critical process steps and critical-to-quality, safety, and productivity results.
Identify and report discrepancies, malfunctions, and quality issues to the composites manager or manufacturing engineers.
Participate in new-model design reviews and prototyping of products and processes.
Lead team meetings and contribute to process, efficiency, and product-quality improvements.
Follow company quality procedures.