Production Supervisor
About The Position
603 Manufacturing is a high-reliability cable and harness manufacturer serving space, aerospace, and defense customers. We build mission-critical hardware where workmanship, documentation discipline, and on-time delivery are non-negotiable. The Production Supervisor leads daily operations on the shop floor, ensuring safe, efficient execution of complex Class 3 and Space Addendum assemblies. This role is hands-on and highly visible. The Supervisor drives schedule adherence, labor efficiency, quality performance, and team development while maintaining strict compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific workmanship standards. This is not a clipboard supervisor role. This leader is present on the floor, removes barriers, and drives flow.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 (Space Addendum preferred)
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and build documentation
- Experience working within AS9100 environments
- Strong problem-solving skills and bias toward action
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting commercial space or launch vehicle programs
- Lean manufacturing experience
- ERP experience (Epicor preferred)
- Experience in controlled technical data environments (ITAR)
Responsibilities
- Own daily production performance against the master schedule
- Monitor WIP flow and eliminate bottlenecks
- Partner with Planning and Scheduling to prioritize work based on shipment commitments
- Ensure daily output aligns with monthly shipment targets
- Track and report schedule attainment and labor efficiency
- Enforce IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 and Space Addendum standards
- Ensure strict compliance with customer workmanship specifications
- Drive first-pass yield and reduce rework
- Support internal audits, customer audits, and corrective actions
- Maintain disciplined documentation and traveler integrity
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-skill operators
- Conduct daily tier meetings focused on safety, quality, and delivery
- Promote cross-training and workforce flexibility
- Reinforce accountability and performance standards
- Support formal training requirements and certification tracking
- Identify and eliminate waste (travel, waiting, excess handling, rework)
- Improve work cell layout and flow
- Support lean initiatives and standard work development
- Drive measurable improvements in throughput and efficiency
- Ensure AS9100 process compliance within production areas
- Maintain ITAR and controlled data discipline
- Enforce ESD and FOD controls
- Maintain safe, organized work environments
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefit package including a 9/80 work schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
