Supervisor, Production Operations

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

About The Position

The Supervisor, Production Operations oversees daily production activities, ensuring quality standards are met and leading production personnel to achieve operational excellence. The role balances immediate production needs with long-term process improvements while maintaining a safe, efficient, and quality-focused work environment. The supervisor directs and coordinates production activities, implements operational plans, monitors key production metrics, and drives improvements to optimize manufacturing workflow and minimize downtime. Responsibilities include managing production scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory control to support seamless operations and meet customer demands. The position develops and coaches team members through performance management, training, and mentorship, while holding them accountable to company values and quality standards. It serves as a liaison between production staff and cross-functional teams, facilitates communication, resolves conflicts, and presents technical information to stakeholders. The supervisor also addresses production challenges through rapid problem-solving and data-driven decisions, manages costs and budgets, supports workforce planning, and helps implement new production methods and technologies while ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and applicable requirements. Sierra Space is a space and defense technology company that develops satellites, spacecraft, and mission systems and components. The role supports the company’s mission of safeguarding national security and enabling space exploration. Applicants must meet U.S. government international trade authorization requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Proven leadership and team management experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of production operations processes, quality control standards, and manufacturing workflow optimization.
Ability to interpret operational plans, monitor production metrics, and implement process improvements.
Proficiency in production scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively across departments.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments.
Knowledge of industry safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related field.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Certification in production/operations management or related professional credentials.
Track record of leading organizational change initiatives and implementing new technologies.
Demonstrated success developing high-performing teams through coaching and performance management.
Experience with advanced production planning systems and manufacturing execution software.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools and production reporting systems.
History of fiscal responsibility and successful budget management in production environments.

Responsibilities

Oversee, direct, and coordinate daily production activities to meet operational targets and quality and safety standards.
Implement operational plans, monitor production metrics, and drive process improvements to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
Manage production scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory control.
Develop and coach production team members through performance management, training, and mentorship; hold them accountable to company values and quality standards.
Coordinate communication between production staff and cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and present technical information to stakeholders.
Use rapid problem-solving and data-driven decisions to address production challenges and minimize disruption.
Manage production costs, adhere to budgets, and optimize workforce planning.
Support implementation of new production methodologies and technologies.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and applicable requirements.