Repair and Overhaul Supervisor

Kinetic Engine Systems•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

This role involves supervising and coordinating daily Repair & Overhaul activities to meet production priorities, quality requirements, and customer commitments. The supervisor will assign work and resources, monitor production progress, and provide leadership, coaching, and direction to R&O technicians and Leads. Key responsibilities include ensuring adherence to procedures and specifications, monitoring quality and documentation, collaborating with other departments to resolve issues, and supporting employee development. The position also involves monitoring department performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and assisting management with planning and initiatives. Compliance with FAA Part 145, AS9100, safety, quality, environmental, and company requirements is essential, as is participation in root cause analysis and ensuring accurate documentation.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Repair & Overhaul, aerospace manufacturing, production processes, and quality requirements.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, travelers, and engineering documentation.
Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to effectively prioritize work and allocate resources based on changing production requirements.
Strong leadership and employee coaching skills.
Ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and other support functions.
Ability to monitor and interpret production and operational metrics.
Ability to identify and escalate safety, quality, production, and employee relations concerns.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP and production documentation systems.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FAA Part 145 requirements and aerospace quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily Repair & Overhaul activities to meet production priorities, quality requirements, and customer commitments.
Assign work and resources based on workload, technician skills, production schedules, and business needs.
Monitor work orders, production progress, turnaround times, and priorities; address delays and escalate issues as needed.
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to R&O technicians and Leads.
Ensure employees follow approved procedures, work instructions, travelers, engineering requirements, and customer specifications.
Monitor quality, workmanship, documentation, and compliance with established processes.
Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and other departments to resolve production, material, technical, and quality issues.
Support workforce planning, training, cross-training, and development of R&O employees.
Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and adherence to company policies and expectations.
Conduct shift meetings and ensure effective communication of priorities, open work, production issues, and customer requirements.
Monitor department performance metrics, including turnaround time, on-time delivery, productivity, quality, and rework.
Identify opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, quality, and overall department efficiency.
Assist the Manager with production planning, staffing needs, process improvements, and departmental initiatives.
Support compliance with FAA Part 145, AS9100, safety, quality, environmental, and company requirements.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production, quality, safety, and customer issues.
Ensure accurate completion of production records, work orders, travelers, and other required documentation.
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Escalate significant personnel, safety, quality, technical, or production concerns to the Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.