Supervisor, Manufacturing 1st shift

Saab • West Lafayette, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Saab is seeking a Production Supervisor for its advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. The supervisor will lead a production team building the aft fuselage of the U.S. Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk and help develop a high-performance manufacturing operation. Working with the Production Manager, other supervisors, engineers, and support teams, this role is responsible for safe, efficient production that meets customer quality expectations. The position offers the opportunity to develop employees, improve processes, and shape how work is performed.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of supervisory or people-leadership experience within the aerospace industry.
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment.
• Experience with 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

• Associate or bachelor’s 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 advanced aero-structure production operations and drive team performance against safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale goals.
• Coach, mentor, train, and provide performance feedback to team members.
• Build a culture of accountability, urgency, teamwork, and ownership of production KPIs, quality, and business goals.
• Champion safety and quality, ensuring 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 master schedule adherence.
• 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.
• Support recruiting, selection, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized 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.
• Professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, and a business casual atmosphere.
• Relocation package available.

What This Job Offers

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