Production Supervisor

Astronics Corporation • Waukegan, IL

22d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (Astronics CSC), a provider of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions and systems certification for aircraft, is hiring a Production Supervisor for its aerospace manufacturing facility. The position is based at the Waukegan, Illinois office and requires onsite presence daily.

The Production Supervisor will lead and optimize the wire harness assembly shop, scheduling daily work, planning capacity, and supporting increased production demand. The role supervises a team fabricating flight-critical wire harnesses, complex cable assemblies, and specialized ARINC connector configurations, while maintaining aviation quality standards and delivery schedules. The supervisor also coordinates with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Management and reports production schedules, metrics, and capacity constraints to management.

The position requires at least three years of production leadership experience specifically supervising an aerospace, defense, or aviation wire harness or cable assembly shop, along with technical expertise in aerospace wire harness fabrication and familiarity with aerospace quality systems. The listed base salary range is $60,000–$70,000, and the role is eligible for quarterly incentive compensation. Employment is contingent on authorization to access any items subject to applicable U.S. export-control laws; the company does not guarantee it will seek authorization if needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of production leadership experience specifically supervising a wire harness or cable assembly shop in the aerospace, defense, or aviation industry.
• Hands-on technical expertise fabricating aerospace-grade wire harnesses, including routing, crimping, shielding, and ARINC connectors such as ARINC 404 and 600 series.
• Ability to read, interpret, and teach complex engineering drawings, wire schematics, and structural build documentation.
• Working knowledge of aerospace quality management systems, specifically AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Track record of motivating and influencing others and resolving conflicts in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP/MES systems.

Nice To Haves

• Active or prior certification in aerospace workmanship standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA-STD-8739.
• High school diploma, GED, or Technical Trade School certificate.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on supervision of daily production activities in the wire harness and cable assembly shop.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace build specifications, blueprint schematics, and specialized termination and crimping techniques for ARINC connectors and high-reliability cabling.
• Schedule departmental work and forecast manpower needs to support company growth.
• Direct, coach, and provide constructive feedback to team members to promote accountability and morale.
• Monitor product quality and on-time delivery; investigate recurring assembly issues, sustain corrective actions, and reduce scrap rates.
• Maintain adherence to 5S practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput and production layouts.
• Ensure work areas and processes comply with internal and external aerospace audit standards, including AS9100 and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Management to support efficient operations.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing technical training to develop team versatility across complex wire harness builds.
• Ensure the shop floor has calibrated tooling, fixtures, materials, and safety equipment needed to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Document and report production schedules, metrics, and capacity constraints to direct and executive management.

Benefits

• Quarterly incentive compensation bonus.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• 401(k), profit sharing, and employee stock purchase plan. The company commits to contributing 3% of eligible wages under its safe harbor plan and may make an annual discretionary additional contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program.
• Generous paid time off, Volunteer Time Off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed