Production Supervisor I/II

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Production Supervisor I

Role Summary

The Production Supervisor I is responsible for daily execution and frontline people leadership within an assigned manufacturing area. This role ensures work is performed safely, to standard, on schedule, and with high quality, while developing team capability and maintaining operational discipline.

Production Supervisors are expected to spend the majority of their time leading and coordinating work, with limited hands-on production involvement (approximately up to 50%) as needed to:

Support training and skill development

Address short-term execution gaps

Assist during abnormal or recovery situations

Hands-on work is intentional and situational, not the default mode of operation.

This role involves working closely with manufacturing managers, various engineering disciplines, production staff, and operations teams to support expected outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Execution & Floor Leadership

Own day-to-day execution for the assigned area, shift, or line

Translate production plans and priorities into clear daily direction

Coordinate labor, sequence work, and manage shift execution

Monitor progress throughout the shift and take corrective action as needed

Escalate risks early and with facts when targets are at risk

Hands-On Support (As Needed)

Provide hands-on support during:

Training and onboarding

Short-term staffing gaps

Complex or critical build steps

Recovery from quality or schedule disruptions

Model correct workmanship, safety, and standard work

Avoid becoming a permanent production resource

Expectation: Supervisors step in to stabilize and teach — not to carry routine production load.

People Leadership & Accountability

Directly manage floor team members, including attendance, performance, and conduct

Set clear expectations and provide regular coaching and feedback

Support training and skill development in coordination with Manufacturing Manager

Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and teamwork

Address performance issues promptly and professionally

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Own safety execution within the assigned area

Enforce compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and internal procedures

Serve as first-line quality gate for workmanship and process adherence

Ensure proper containment and escalation of quality issues

Participate in audits and corrective action activities as required

Communication & Coordination

Communicate priorities, risks, and status clearly to Manufacturing Managers

Participate in daily production meetings and execution reviews

Execute Value Stream priorities through established channels

Coordinate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering as required

Continuous Improvement & Discipline

Reinforce standard work, 5S, and visual management

Identify improvement opportunities and support Kaizen or problem-solving activities

Balance short-term execution needs with long-term process discipline

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

3+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing

Prior experience as a team lead, lead technician, or informal frontline leader

Strong understanding of:

Manufacturing execution

Quality and workmanship standards

Safety practices in regulated environments

Ability to balance hands-on support with people leadership responsibilities

Strong communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills

Working knowledge of ERP/MRP or production tracking systems

U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting end-item UAV assembly or complex electromechanical builds

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving

Prior responsibility for shift leadership or area ownership

Production Supervisor II, Specialty Manufacturing

Role Summary

The Production Supervisor II is responsible for daily execution, frontline leadership, and technical oversight within a specialized manufacturing environment such as Avionics, Machining, Advanced Composites, or other high-complexity production areas.

In addition to standard floor leadership, this role is expected to bring domain-specific manufacturing expertise and serve as the primary execution authority for complex processes, quality standards, and technical problem-solving within their area.

Production Supervisors II operate with greater autonomy, manage higher-risk operations, and are accountable for both people performance and technical execution quality.

Hands-on involvement is typically lower than Supervisor I (generally <30% ) and focused on:

Technical coaching

Complex troubleshooting

Process validation

Abnormal recovery situations

This role bridges the gap between frontline execution and manufacturing engineering.

This role involves working closely with manufacturing managers, various engineering disciplines, production staff, and operations teams to support expected outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Specialty Execution & Technical Leadership

• •Own daily execution for a technically complex production area
• •Serve as subject-matter leader for area-specific processes
• •Validate critical build steps and sign off on high-risk operations
• •Interpret engineering documentation (drawings, schematics, routings, work instructions) and translate into executable floor guidance
• •Lead technical troubleshooting for:

Avionics integration issues

Machining process deviations

Tooling or fixture problems

• •Test failures or nonconformances
• •Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering to:

Refine processes

Improve yields

Support NPI or design changes

Daily Execution & Floor Leadership

Own day-to-day execution for the assigned area, shift, or line

Translate production plans and priorities into clear daily direction

Coordinate labor, sequence work, and manage shift execution

Monitor progress throughout the shift and take corrective action as needed

Escalate risks early and with facts when targets are at risk

Hands-On Support (As Needed)

Provide hands-on support during:

Training and onboarding

Short-term staffing gaps

Complex or critical build steps

Recovery from quality or schedule disruptions

Model correct workmanship, safety, and standard work

Avoid becoming a permanent production resource

Expectation: Supervisors step in to stabilize and teach — not to carry routine production load.

People Leadership (Advanced)

• •Directly manage skilled technicians and specialists
• •Develop senior technicians into leads or future supervisors
• •Set technical competency expectations by role level
• •Own cross-training strategy for critical skills
• •Manage performance in environments where mistakes have high cost or risk

Safety, Quality & Compliance (Elevated Accountability)

• •Own quality execution for specialized operations
• •Ensure strict adherence to:

AS9100

IPC / J-STD (for avionics)

GD&T / inspection standards (for machining)

Act as first escalation for:

NCRs

MRB inputs

Root cause investigations

Validate corrective actions and ensure sustained process compliance

Participate in audits as area technical representative

Cross-Functional Leadership

Act as the execution interface between