Production Supervisor

AVT Simulation•Oviedo, FL

26d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day manufacturing and production activities across all programs at an assigned facility. The role oversees workforce management, schedule execution, workmanship, adherence to manufacturing processes, equipment readiness, routing discipline, work-in-progress control, and timely escalation and resolution of production constraints. The supervisor coordinates production resources with program priorities, schedules, material availability, and other departments. The role maintains accurate manufacturing records in Costpoint, monitors production progress and schedule risks, and develops recovery plans when production requirements are not met. The supervisor also supports shop-floor organization, safety, and compliance with established procedures. AVT Simulation is an Orlando-based systems integration and modeling and simulation business founded in 1998. The company describes its core values as People First, Mission Excellence, Do the Right Thing, and Commitment, and emphasizes supporting employees while serving military customers and warfighters.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
Demonstrated experience managing shop-floor personnel, production schedules, workforce productivity, and manufacturing execution.
Strong understanding of manufacturing routings, work instructions, engineering drawings, quality requirements, and production documentation.
Experience using and programming CNC milling machines in manufacturing operations.
Familiarity with inventory control, kitting, assembly, integration, and testing processes.
Experience monitoring work in progress, identifying production constraints, and implementing corrective actions to maintain schedule performance.
Working knowledge of manufacturing machinery, equipment operation, preventative maintenance, and coordination of equipment repairs.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, including manufacturing orders, routing completions, and production transactions.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to hold employees accountable and coordinate across departments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving and reasoning skills to assist with issue resolution.
Strong organizational skills and ability to interpret data.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Ability to occasionally lift or move office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or a degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations.
Experience in fabrication and manufacturing of carbon fiber materials.
Experience supporting complex or low-volume/high-mix manufacturing programs.
Experience in aerospace, defense, simulation, robotics, technology, or other technical manufacturing environments.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP/MRP manufacturing management systems.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

Direct daily manufacturing and production activities at the assigned facility in alignment with program priorities and schedules.
Manage workforce assignments, productivity, and performance, ensuring employees are engaged and accountable for their work.
Ensure manufacturing follows approved drawings, work instructions, routings, quality requirements, and established processes.
Ensure required manufacturing steps, inspections, and documentation are completed, and routing operations are accurately recorded and signed off by the personnel performing the work.
Record Manufacturing Order progress, routing completions, and production transactions accurately and promptly in Costpoint.
Monitor production progress, schedule adherence, and work in progress, supporting efficient movement through manufacturing operations.
Maintain working knowledge of facility machinery and equipment; coordinate preventative maintenance, repairs, and resolution of equipment downtime.
Identify and address constraints involving material shortages, technical issues, quality concerns, tooling, or equipment failures, escalating to appropriate functional owners.
Coordinate with Planning and Materials to align workforce and production activities with schedules, material availability, and program priorities.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Quality, and other departments to resolve manufacturing issues and implement approved engineering changes and corrective actions.
Maintain shop-floor organization, safety, discipline, and compliance with manufacturing procedures and requirements.
Provide accurate production status updates, identify schedule risks, and develop and execute recovery plans when production requirements are not achieved.