Production Supervisor

Mercury Systems•Chantilly, VA

23h

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads CHA / CHS Manufacturing floor activities supporting product deliveries for America’s war fighter. The role is part of a manufacturing group specializing in electro-mechanical assemblies for land, sea, and air applications. The Supervisor supports manufacturing readiness for both New Product Introduction (NPI) and established products, maintains company policies, and adheres to ISO9001/AS9100 quality requirements in production coordination. The position oversees assembly and test operations, coordinates production schedules, maintains records and shop supplies, and promotes lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. It works closely with Quality Assurance and Engineering to improve production flow and support root cause analysis. The Supervisor also helps with prototype assembly, training, audits, KPI tracking, and maintaining a collaborative and productive work environment. The role requires a government security clearance, which may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Typically, a minimum of 8+ years of experience in an electronic manufacturing or production role.
At least 1 year of previous manufacturing leadership experience.
Experience working with an ISO9001 and/or AS9100 registered QMS.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience demonstrating lean manufacturing.
Experience multitasking and executing under pressure.
Must have or obtain a government security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including moving objects, prolonged standing and other movement, and lifting or moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
Frequent overtime work is required.
May sometimes be required to work under a microscope for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MRP and factory control tools.
Understanding of Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt.
Knowledge of RCA/RCCA methodologies, including 5 Whys, Fishbone, and 8D.
Knowledge of IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-JSTD-001.

Responsibilities

Supervise electro-mechanical product assembly and test operations while maintaining proper configuration and high-quality standards.
Set objectives and tasks necessary to meet production schedules.
Ensure employees comply with procedures and processes specified in Mercury Systems, Inc. QMS.
Maintain logs, paperwork, and forms consistent with company policy and practices.
Maintain inventory of shop supplies and consumable floor stock.
Apply lean manufacturing knowledge to minimize waste without sacrificing productivity.
Ensure adherence to COMSEC rules and regulations and monitor adherence to ESD protocols.
Develop relationships with QA and Engineering to improve production flow and execution.
Support Manufacturing Engineering and QA with root cause analysis as needed.
Ensure tools and support equipment are available and maintained as required.
Conduct AS9100 internal floor audits and regular GEMBA walks.
Capture KPIs as required by management.
Assist with or perform prototype assembly and provide feedback to support procedure generation and factory setup.
Maintain training records and conduct training as required.
Promote a positive work environment that encourages productivity, collaboration, and creativity.
Drive and maintain a continuous improvement (kaizen) pipeline.
Participate in daily tier communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.