Supervisor, Manufacturing

Saab•Grayling, MI

19d•$80,900 - $101,100•Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is preparing to begin manufacturing operations in Grayling, Michigan, and is seeking a Production Supervisor to serve as an integral link among manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, facilities, safety, and quality teams on-site. The role leads daily munitions assembly operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements; communicates objectives and performance expectations; monitors operations; and supports efficient manufacturing processes and resource use. The supervisor develops and holds team members accountable, supports hiring and onboarding, maintains compliance with policies and work rules, and champions a clean, organized, safe workplace. The role also collaborates across departments to address issues and improve performance, manages employee timekeeping and attendance records, and performs other duties assigned by the Production Manager. The compensation range is $80,900–$101,100. Saab considers role responsibilities, location, market and business factors, and candidate experience, skills, and education or training when making offers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance. Selected applicants may undergo a government security investigation. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Five years of demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience in a production environment.
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 leading by example, motivating teams, and building 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.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in a munitions manufacturing environment; experience in advanced manufacturing is preferred.
Associate or bachelor's degree in advanced manufacturing, Aeronautics, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead daily munitions 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 regular operational performance updates to management.
Ensure efficient operation of 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 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 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.