Supervisor, Manufacturing
About The Position
Saab, Inc. is expanding its workforce at its Cranston, Rhode Island manufacturing facility, where it is building the next generation of Autonomous Undersea Vehicles (AUVs). The Supervisor, Manufacturing is an integral link between manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, facilities, safety, and the on-site quality team. This role leads daily assembly operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements while supporting productivity, team development, and continuous improvement. The supervisor communicates production priorities and performance expectations, monitors operational performance, develops team members, and holds employees accountable for established processes and workplace expectations. The role also supports recruiting and onboarding, oversees work quality and compliance, maintains an organized and safe environment through Saab’s 6S program, manages employee timekeeping and attendance, and collaborates with leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve issues. The position reports to the Production Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a production environment, or an Associate’s degree and at least 3 years of experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and align teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Proven leadership skills, including the ability to lead by example, motivate teams, and build positive, productive working relationships.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules, including overtime or alternate shifts, as needed to support production demands and customer commitments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead daily assembly operations to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Communicate daily production objectives, priorities, and performance expectations to the production team.
- Monitor production activities and provide management with regular updates on operational performance.
- Ensure efficient advanced manufacturing processes while optimizing productivity and resource utilization.
- Demonstrate and promote Saab's core values of Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members through training, feedback, and performance management.
- Hold employees accountable for established work processes, procedures, and workplace expectations.
- Empower teams to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and support business objectives.
- Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new production team members.
- Monitor work quality to ensure products meet customer and company quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices, and local work rules.
- Champion the Saab 6S program by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment.
- Collaborate with production leadership, cross-functional teams, and support departments to resolve issues and improve performance.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
- Review, approve, and manage employee timekeeping and attendance records daily and weekly.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager.
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.
- Professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, and a business casual atmosphere.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
