Operations - Supervisor, Production

Chromalloy•Windsor, CT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads manufacturing production teams and supports daily execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance. The role provides leadership, direction, and coaching to ensure production goals are met while maintaining a focus on customer service, operational excellence, and employee development. The supervisor assigns and executes production schedules, develops employees, improves processes, and helps ensure customer commitments are met while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The work supports the repair and manufacture of critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. This is an on-site position in Windsor, Connecticut, on first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and shop-floor processes.
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Self-motivated, with a high level of ownership and accountability.
Ability to balance employee development with operational results.

Nice To Haves

Leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Aerospace, repair station, machining, welding, or inspection experience.
Lean Manufacturing, MOS, 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
A&P License or ability to obtain a Repairman Certificate, if required by site operations.
Experience with production scheduling, workforce planning, and manufacturing metrics.

Responsibilities

Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.
Assign, prioritize, and execute daily and weekly production schedules.
Coordinate with Production Control, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and other departments to meet customer commitments.
Ensure materials, supplies, equipment, and staffing are available to support production plans.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, routing instructions, and job orders for employees.
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and company requirements.
Maintain and improve 5S, housekeeping, and workplace organization standards.
Train, coach, mentor, and develop employees to build capability and performance.
Manage employee performance, attendance, accountability, and development.
Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, corrective actions, and talent development.
Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Drive Lean, continuous improvement, and productivity initiatives.
Monitor production metrics and communicate performance results to leadership.
Maintain accurate production, labor, and operational records.
Support customer requirements, audits, and delivery commitments.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
Align people and decisions to the company vision and deliver results through transparency and accountability.
Drive enterprise value through sound judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and customer focus.
Communicate openly, address challenges directly, and foster accountability.
Make informed decisions, empower others, and drive continuous improvement.
Develop diverse, high-performing teams through trust, respect, and inclusion.
Set clear expectations, establish standards, and deliver operational excellence.