Supervisor, Manufacturing 1st shift

Saab • West Lafayette, IN

1d • $80,900 - $101,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Saab is expanding its advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, and is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead a production team building the aft fuselage of the U.S. Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk. The role supports the development of a high-performance manufacturing operation and combines hands-on production-floor leadership with team development, process improvement, and delivery of production results.

The Production Supervisor works closely with the Production Manager, fellow supervisors, engineers, and support teams to ensure production is conducted safely, efficiently, and to customer quality expectations. The position oversees daily production operations and team performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale. It also supports recruiting, selection, onboarding, and training, and manages team time and attendance, including reviewing and approving work hours.

The role is based at Saab’s facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. The listed compensation range is $80,900–$101,000, and relocation assistance is available. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), and must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of supervisory or people-leadership experience within the aerospace industry.
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience using MES and ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and align on business objectives and key results.
• Ability to lead by example and build positive, productive work relationships.
• Experience driving performance and behavioral accountability.
• Availability to work a flexible or extended schedule as needed to meet customer timelines.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• AS or BS degree in Operations Management, Advanced Manufacturing, Aeronautics, or a related field.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Familiarity with new product introduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations for advanced aero-structure manufacturing and drive the team toward production goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale.
• Coach, mentor, train, and provide meaningful performance feedback to team members.
• Build a culture of accountability, urgency, and teamwork, supporting employee ownership of production KPIs, quality, and business goals.
• Champion safety and quality and ensure compliance with established processes, work rules, FOD-prevention practices, and tool-control practices.
• Monitor production performance, communicate progress, and deploy recovery or contingency plans to maintain adherence to the master schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to eliminate waste, improve processes, and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with management, production teams, engineering, quality, and support functions to solve problems and maintain product flow throughout the factory.
• Support recruiting, selection, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, high-performing work environment through Saab’s 6S program.
• Manage production team time and attendance, including reviewing and approving work hours.
• Demonstrate Saab’s core values of Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources.
• Employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Relocation package available.
• Professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, and a business casual atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

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