Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

GE Aerospace • Hooksett, NH

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About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Production Supervisor is responsible for daily operations of the Tool Room, Mechanical Design, and Tool & Gage teams, ensuring reliable, consistent, and high-quality support to production work cells at the Hooksett, NH site. This role combines day-to-day people leadership with ownership of process reliability, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement, and is accountable for both short-term execution and long-term departmental objectives. The position reports directly to the Hooksett Site Strategy and Central Services Leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing & Production experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing & Production experience
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels and maintain transparency and candor.
• Analytical, critical thinker who challenges existing processes and drives structured problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask, managing multiple commitments and initiatives effectively.
• Strong machining and manufacturing background, with experience in tooling, fixtures, and precision environments.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs and initiatives for the Tool Room, Mechanical Design, and Tool & Gage teams.
• Experience with STAS (Clarity) or similar systems preferred; familiarity with lean tools and concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams of hourly Tool Room, Mechanical Design, and Tool & Gage employees, including staffing, training, work allocation, coaching, and performance management while fostering a positive, respectful, and safe work environment.
• Set and uphold expectations for EHS compliance, quality standards, productivity, and professional behavior; communicate performance expectations and feedback, including managing sensitive issues.
• Oversee Tool Room activities for the creation, maintenance, and modification of production tools, dies, and fixtures to support high-quality, reliable manufacturing.
• Oversee Mechanical Design work to devise, develop, and modify designs that meet manufacturing, engineering, and customer requirements.
• Oversee Tool & Gage functions ensuring calibration, instrumentation, and gage management meet all regulatory, compliance, and quality standards.
• Define, control, and improve production processes, including tooling and equipment; validate design specifications and shop-floor application of new products, tools, fixtures, and equipment in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Apply technical expertise and lean methodologies to analyze problems, propose solutions beyond standard parameters, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and other site teams, using a strong understanding of key business drivers and team integration to make sound, data-driven decisions.
• Manage departmental budgets and coordinate third-party contractors supporting instrumentation, calibration, and environmental controls.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees