Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced manufacturing operations supervisor (Team Leader) to join our team. In this role, you will lead a talented group of manufacturing professionals, driving operational excellence and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. If you are passionate about aerospace and defense, thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a knack for leadership, and are a self-starting problem solver we want to hear from you!

Salary: $85,898.00 - $107,372.00

Job Responsibilities

• Build and lead a highly engaged team; ensure they have what they need to be successful; and keep them safe in order to deliver the highest quality aerospace transparencies on time to our customers.
• Create and sustain a culture aligned with our "Great Place to Grow" values by role-modeling behaviors, motivating, and recognizing team contributions.
• Supervise the daily activities of assigned staff to ensure that the manufacture and control of parts, products, and materials conform to established quality and production standards.
• Lead teams to understand and achieve safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets.
• Execute Daily Management and Standardized Work through Leader Standard Work.
• Be open and honest in performance appraisals, supporting and coaching individuals to close performance gaps.
• Provide opportunities for team members to leverage their strengths and pursue personal development.
• Ensure a safety-first mindset and compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with other Team Leaders for optimal performance outcomes.
• Drive team engagement and follow through on engagement actions.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Export Control regulations.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Management or related fields.
• Experience supervising and leading production personnel.
• Experience leading teams in a unionized environment.
• Potential to lead, engage, train, and develop direct reports.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement.
• Aerospace supply chain experience.
• Passion for the aerospace industry.