Supervisor, Manufacturing

Saab • East Syracuse, NY

18d • $80,900 - $101,100

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to report to the Director of Manufacturing and lead a team of Assembly Technicians. The successful candidate will work closely with the Manufacturing Program Managers, Production Control, Manufacturing Engineers, Test Technicians, Quality Assurance, and Stockroom personnel to ensure the execution and delivery of a quality product within cost and schedule targets.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Control, Business, or related field preferred, with 3–5 years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Experience using MES and ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO-certified environment.
• Team-oriented, solution-driven leader with experience coaching or mentoring staff.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed to meet customer timelines, including occasional overtime.
• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights on a routine basis.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Reach (including overhead), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel.
• Ability to operate or oversee hand tools and assembly equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assign assembly work to the team using MES and ERP systems.
• Supervise daily production activities and ensure efficient operations.
• Conduct daily production meetings and clearly communicate production goals.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to improve team performance.
• Hold employees accountable to established work processes and work rules.
• Monitor work quality to consistently deliver exceptional results.
• Demonstrate understanding of company policies, including Safety and FOD prevention.
• Maintain a clean and organized manufacturing environment.
• Communicate effectively with management, team members, and supporting departments.
• Implement continuous improvement action plans.
• Complete administrative activities, including time reporting, attendance tracking, and vacation planning.
• Recruit and staff team members for assigned operational areas.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• May require limited travel, up to 10% annually.

Benefits

• Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees