We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, develop production teams, and drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. This role will oversee production performance, support continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and other support teams to maintain efficient manufacturing operations.
Position Responsibilities
Production Operations
- Lead daily production activities and establish clear expectations for production goals.
- Monitor production performance and implement recovery plans to maintain schedules.
- Ensure production activities meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workforce objectives.
- Maintain an organized, efficient, and high-performing production environment.
Team Leadership & Development
- Coach, mentor, train, and provide performance feedback to production employees.
- Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Support recruiting, selection, onboarding, and training of new team members.
- Manage team time and attendance, including reviewing and approving work hours.
Safety & Quality
- Champion workplace safety and product quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with established processes, work rules, and applicable manufacturing requirements.
- Promote foreign object debris (FOD) prevention and tool control practices.
- Support a clean and organized workplace through structured workplace organization practices.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
- Identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve processes, and increase efficiency.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, management, and production teams to resolve operational issues.
- Support product flow and address problems that may impact production performance.
- Participate in new product introduction and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
Prerequisites
- 3–5 years of supervisory or people-leadership experience in the aerospace industry.
- Experience working in an AS9100 or ISO-regulated environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience using MES and ERP systems.
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and align teams with business objectives.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience driving performance and behavioral accountability.
- Ability to work flexible or extended schedules when required.
- U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other applicable protected status as required for the position.
Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Advanced Manufacturing, Aeronautics, or a related field.
- Relevant aerospace or manufacturing certifications.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- AS9100 or quality management training.
- Experience or training related to new product introduction.
What the Role Offers
- Salary: $80,900–$101,000 annually
- Relocation assistance available.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Generous paid time off and designated holidays.
- 401(k) with employer contributions.
- Tuition and student loan assistance.
- Wellness and employee assistance resources.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee stock purchase opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Why West Lafayette?
West Lafayette offers a strong environment for aerospace and advanced manufacturing professionals, with access to a skilled workforce, engineering talent, and a growing technology and manufacturing ecosystem. The area provides opportunities to contribute to sophisticated production operations while developing leadership experience in a highly technical manufacturing environment.