PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (Aerospace & Defense)
About The Position
The Production Supervisor will play a pivotal role in overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring that production schedules are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. This position requires a dynamic leader who can effectively manage production teams, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure strict compliance with ISO 9001 quality management standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in aerospace or automotive manufacturing, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- High School graduate Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
- 10 years minimum experience in a Supervisory / Management capacity, in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment
- Must be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings
- Familiarity with ERP system is required
- Must be "U.S. persons" within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college is preferred
- Electrical diagrams a plus
- Familiarity with military/defense or aerospace industry is a plus
- SAP preferred
- Experience working with process improvement, Lean and 5S practices is preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities for Assembly and Testing, ensuring optimal workflow and resource utilization
- Oversee a team of 20-30 production personnel, including welders, assemblers, and quality inspectors
- Manage employees related matters, including attendance, discipline and performance reviews activities
- Material movement coordination between inventory, receiving, production control and inspection as necessary
- Provide production scheduling and workload assignment support activities
- Collaborate with cross functional teams as necessary and applicable to support production programs
- Monitor production schedules and adjust priorities to meet customer delivery requirements and maintain on-time delivery metrics
- Conduct production meetings to communicate priorities, address concerns, and align team objectives
- Manage production capacity planning and coordinate with planning department to optimize manufacturing schedules
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including productivity, efficiency, scrap rates, and on-time delivery
- Implement 5S and lean techniques to maintain an organized and clean workspace
Benefits
- Salary is based on skills, experience, and education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
