Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor oversees daily production activities across multiple shifts, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met. This role supervises a team of 10+ technicians, supports cross-functional alignment with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality, and leads continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor also drives employee development, enforces compliance with company standards, and fosters an engaged, high-performing team environment.
Essential Functions:
- Team Leadership and Development
- Supervise, train, and manage a team of 10+ technicians, including performance management and staffing decisions.
- Set clear job expectations and manage individual and team performance against production goals.
- Identify training needs, implement development programs, and maintain skill matrices.
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and engagement through strong leadership and coaching.
- Inspire, develop, and retain team members to build a strong talent pipeline.
- Production Operations & Process Control
- Oversee production schedules, workflow, labor allocation, and daily floor activities across assigned work areas.
- Monitor and optimize labor hours and overtime for efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with work instructions, travelers, and QMS documentation.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, promoting 5S and behavior-based safety practices.
- Ensure adherence to Rock West Composites' Quality System, AS9100 standards, and company policies.
- Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications through proactive monitoring and auditing.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance on nonconformance investigations and corrective actions.
- Lead Lean initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, scrap reduction, and cost savings.
- Use data to control and improve production processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action plans for production issues.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Support
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Program Managers to align production priorities and resolve technical challenges.
- Provide input on tooling, fixtures, materials, and process improvements.
- Contribute to work instruction development and feedback for new product introduction.
- Lead implementation of cost reduction and capital improvement projects, as assigned.
- Metrics & Performance Monitoring
- Track progress toward department KPIs and enterprise goals using Visual Management tools (KPI boards, Tier meetings).
- Conduct daily Tier 1 meetings to communicate priorities and performance updates.
- Establish SMART objectives linked to plant and strategic goals and follow through on execution.
Non-Essential Function:
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required, technical degree or training a plus.
- Minimum 8 years of production supervision experience, preferably in composites or aerospace manufacturing.
- 3+ years of composite fabrication experience.
- Experience managing teams of 10+ technicians in a job-shop or high-mix, low-volume environment.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP/MRP systems a plus.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
- 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
- $3,000 Annual Bonus
- 401K - 5% match
- Employee Stocks Option Program
- 9/80 work schedule
- 8- paid Holidays
- PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
- $2,500 tuition reimbursement
Compensation:
The hourly range for this position falls within $35 and $42. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.
