Production Supervisor (Composite Layup)

Hanger, Inc.•Murray, UT

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads daily operations within the Layup department, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time production. The position oversees team coordination, workflow management, and continuous improvement to support organizational goals. It directly supervises production-related personnel, including Composite (Layup) Technicians, Assembly Technicians, and Machinists, and provides daily guidance across layup, machining, and assembly departments. The supervisor receives general direction from the Production Manager and senior leadership, who set production goals, safety expectations, and organizational priorities. The role coordinates with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and other departments to support production flow and resolve quality or operational issues. Weekend work may be required to meet production demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to troubleshoot machinery, materials, and workflow issues.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and quality-control standards.
Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the standards in Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
Ability to supervise, motivate, and mentor frontline production staff.
Strong team-building and decision-making skills.
Ability to organize workflows, assign tasks, and maintain efficient schedules.
Ability to ensure production runs are cost-effective and meet established deadlines.
Knowledge of quality-control practices and ability to conduct inspections.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and safety practices.
Working knowledge of tools, machinery, and production workflows relevant to the facility.
Ability to identify bottlenecks and resolve issues quickly.
Skill in applying process-improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.
Ability to coordinate with upper management, Quality, Engineering, and procurement, and clearly communicate expectations to production teams.
Ability to track and interpret KPIs to evaluate worker and production performance.
Ability to use ERP/MRP or similar systems for production reporting.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily activities for ply kitting, layup, and curing team members assigned to work orders and tasks.
Monitor workflow and adjust staffing, materials, or other resources to meet production targets.
Troubleshoot production, equipment, machinery, material, and workflow issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
Maintain accurate production records, metrics, performance tracking, and production reporting aligned with organizational goals.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, procedures, company policies, quality standards, and continuous-improvement expectations.
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to identify, analyze, and resolve product defects, including porosity, wrinkles, and voids.
Support continuous-improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce waste, including applying process-improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.
Train, coach, mentor, and develop team members; support skills development, cross-training, and identification of training needs.
Oversee timekeeping, PTO approval, and attendance in accordance with company policy.
Conduct daily huddles and lead monthly department meetings.
Participate in interviews and provide recommendations for hiring decisions.
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, procurement, upper management, and other departments to ensure smooth production flow and operational support.
Schedule workflows, assign tasks, and allocate resources to ensure appropriate staffing and equipment utilization across production lines.
Evaluate employee and production performance using KPIs, conduct reviews, and hold teams accountable for safety, quality, and operational discipline.
Be available for weekend work as required to support production demands.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.
Act with integrity, keeping the patient at the center of work, fostering collaboration, innovating, and focusing on superior outcomes.