Site Supervisor

About the role

Site Supervisor provides full-authority oversight of production personnel across all manufacturing functions and operates as middle management. Uses broad knowledge of industry concepts, practices, and procedures, applying sound judgment and extensive experience to plan, prioritize, and achieve production goals. Performs varied tasks requiring creativity and independent decision-making.

Cherokee Nation Redwing (CRW) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production personnel across all facets of manufacturing operations.
• Plan and prioritize daily work assignments to meet production goals, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Direct workflow, staffing, and resource use to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching, feedback, and corrective direction as needed.
• Ensure personnel follow established procedures, work instructions, and site policies.
• Identify issues impacting production (equipment, materials, staffing, process) and drive resolution.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and Government/customer counterparts as required.
• Maintain production documentation and communicate status, risks, and constraints to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and implement process changes when directed.
• Exercise independent judgment and creativity to solve operational problems and meet mission needs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status (documentation required).
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related specialty preferred (may be required based on contract/customer requirements).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable where allowed.
• Prior supervisory experience in manufacturing, production, maintenance, logistics, or depot operations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan work, lead teams, and execute against schedule and performance metrics.
• Experience working with documented processes, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Skills

• Strong leadership, team coordination, and accountability management.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making under time constraints.
• Problem‑solving skills with ability to adapt, improvise within policy, and drive results.
• Clear written and verbal communication (shift turnover, reporting, briefings).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain documentation accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use production tracking systems as required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Other possible benefits as provided (subject to change with or without notice)

Pay

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Site Supervisor/Manager: $150,000. Pay commensurate with experience.