Supervisor, Production (Machine Shop)

About the role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity of the day-to-day operations of the MRO site. The person will be a hands-on leader providing direction, coaching, and management to the team. The position is both strategic and detail-oriented, with proven operations, supply chain, and technical experience in an aerospace MRO environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage timeclock and attendance exceptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process improvements.
• Actively participate in future growth plans for their team.
• Hold their team accountable for their production levels and organizational expectations.
• Oversee daily operations in the machine shop to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Conduct regular maintenance and calibration of machinery.
• Troubleshoot machinery and production issues promptly.
• Developing and testing effective automated and manual systems.
• Provide all new and/or reoccurring training and technical support to machinists.
• Monitor and assist production flow of components.
• Communicate with other team leads daily on support opportunities.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Be involved with new capabilities within department.
• Utilize specialty and hand tools daily.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Verify that all components are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Engineering technical support for cross-functional teams.
• Engineering responsibilities as assigned/required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organization skills necessary to plan, prioritize and coordinate workload of assigned employees within a multiple project setting.
• Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, project, email, and web‑based applications.