Job Description
Contract Operations Supervisors – Aerospace
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2 Positions Available | 1st & 2nd Shift | Up to $120,000
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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.
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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.
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There are currently two Contract Operations Supervisor opportunities available:
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1st Shift – Fabrication / Machining
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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.
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You'll be responsible for:
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- 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
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Ideal background: Manufacturing Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor, Machining Lead, Area Lead or similar.
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2nd Shift – Assembly & Test
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Lead a portion of a precision assembly and test operation, overseeing production execution, employee engagement, safety, quality and delivery.
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You'll be responsible for:
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- 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
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Experience with aerospace assembly and test, servo controls, actuators, hydro-mechanical components, fuel systems, valves, pumps or similar precision electromechanical products is highly desirable.
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What We're Looking For in the Operations Supervisor
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- 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
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Compensation: Up to $120,000, depending on experience.
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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.
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Interested? Apply now for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.