Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

The Manufacturing Team Supervisor reports directly to the Manufacturing Manager and leads the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing team, including Tester/Packers, Service Technicians, Assembly Technicians, and Sewing Operators. This role oversees workflow, staffing, productivity, quality, training, and safety to ensure operational goals and customer commitments are met.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Supervise and coordinate daily activities of production staff.
  • Assign work and monitor progress to ensure productivity and quality expectations are met.
  • Train, coach, and develop employees in their respective functions.
  • Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
  • Promote teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning in partnership with Human Resources and the Manufacturing Manager.
• Production Operations
  • Manage workflow across testing, service, assembly, and sewing functions.
  • Monitor daily production schedules and labor utilization.
  • Ensure resources, materials, and staffing are available to meet production objectives.
  • Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
  • Track and report key performance indicators related to productivity, quality, safety, and delivery.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Work closely with Quality staff to ensure adherence to company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure proper completion of work orders, production records, and supporting documentation.
  • Support internal audits, customer audits, and corrective action activities.
  • Address quality concerns promptly and implement corrective measures.
• Training & Technical Support
  • Provide technical guidance and hands-on training to employees.
  • Maintain working knowledge of testing, packing, assembly, service, and sewing operations.
  • Perform production duties when required to support training, operational needs, or staffing shortages.
  • Assist in developing standard work instructions and training programs.
• Safety
  • Ensure compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Conduct safety observations and corrective actions as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical education preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years of manufacturing, production, aerospace, aviation, or related operational experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of production processes, workflow management, and quality systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate work instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production tracking systems.
• Experience in FAA-regulated, aerospace, aviation, or manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate, train, coach, and engage a diverse workforce.
• Experienced supervising cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.