Production Supervisor

RED CAT HOLDINGS•South Salt Lake, UT

21d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations at Teal Drones in Salt Lake City, Utah, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency targets are consistently met. The role leads production teams, coordinates workflow, resolves issues in real time, and drives continuous improvement across the production floor. It includes staff planning, training and performance support, production reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position requires successful completion of a post-offer background check. It involves access to technology and technical data controlled under ITAR and EAR; candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and must not require sponsorship for export-controlled work. Red Cat participates in E-Verify. Red Cat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected grounds.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, AS9100 quality standards, and production workflows.
Excellent leadership, communication, talent-development, and decision-making skills.
Ability to adapt to changing company priorities while maintaining production performance.
Ability to analyze data, solve problems using structured problem-solving tools, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Prior knowledge and experience implementing lean manufacturing or Six Sigma continuous-improvement principles.
Proficiency with production management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift materials up to 50 pounds, along with other physical requirements of working in a manufacturing environment.
Successful completion of a post-offer background check.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and must not require sponsorship for export-controlled work.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience.
Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate day-to-day production activities to meet schedule, quality, and output goals.
Lead, coach, manage, and develop production team members; support training, onboarding, performance management, and attendance management.
Ensure adherence to safety policies, production work instructions, the employee handbook, regulatory requirements, and company operating procedures.
Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement and sustain one-piece flow, 5S, and other lean principles to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Maintain accurate production reporting, inventory usage, and labor-tracking records.
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve issues and improve workflow.
Drive continuous improvement through problem-solving, root cause analysis, and lean methodologies across Operations.
Support staff planning by managing schedules, shift assignments, and attendance.
Promote a positive and inclusive team culture that delivers results in a fast-paced environment.
Hold daily shift-start meetings to communicate quality or safety alerts, shift assignments, and daily production goals linked to company objectives.
Publish end-of-shift reports to Operations leadership covering actual output versus daily targets, opportunities for improvement, and labor efficiency.