Operations Supervisor

Contract Operations Supervisors – Aerospace

2 Positions Available | 1st & 2nd Shift | Up to $120,000

An exciting opportunity to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business supporting the production of highly engineered, precision components used by major aerospace and defense customers.

We are looking for experienced Manufacturing Supervisors / Production Supervisors / Team Leads / Area Leads who want to take ownership of production performance, lead hourly teams, and work in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

There are currently two Contract Operations Supervisor opportunities available:

1st Shift – Fabrication / Machining

Lead a fabrication area supporting precision aerospace manufacturing. This position is ideal for someone with a strong machine shop or fabrication background who has progressed into front-line leadership.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing hourly manufacturing employees
• Managing daily production, safety, quality and delivery performance
• Supporting machining and fabrication operations
• Working with CNC mills, lathes, EDM, deburring and related processes
• Partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Production Planning
• Driving Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing employee performance and day-to-day workforce issues within a unionized manufacturing environment

Ideal background: Manufacturing Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor, Machining Lead, Area Lead or similar.

2nd Shift – Assembly & Test

Lead a portion of a precision assembly and test operation, overseeing production execution, employee engagement, safety, quality and delivery.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing an hourly production team
• Managing daily assembly and test activities
• Ensuring safety, quality and schedule requirements are achieved
• Troubleshooting production issues and removing roadblocks
• Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Production Planning
• Supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing employee performance and day-to-day workforce issues within a unionized manufacturing environment

Experience with aerospace assembly and test, servo controls, actuators, hydro-mechanical components, fuel systems, valves, pumps or similar precision electromechanical products is highly desirable.

What We're Looking For in the Operations Supervisor

• Previous front-line manufacturing leadership experience
• Direct experience supervising hourly employees in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Experience leading and developing production teams
• Background in aerospace, defense, aviation, machining, precision manufacturing or another highly regulated environment
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and production metrics
• Experience with Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
• Strong communication, problem-solving and employee development skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality and Planning
• Experience handling employee relations, performance management and workforce issues within a union environment

Compensation: Up to $120,000, depending on experience.

These are excellent opportunities for someone who wants to join a technically sophisticated aerospace manufacturer, gain exposure to complex products and processes, and have a direct impact on manufacturing performance.

Interested? Apply now for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.