2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Aerospace Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

2nd Shift Production Supervisor – Aerospace Manufacturing

Lead High-Performance Manufacturing Operations in the Aerospace Industry

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment? Do you enjoy motivating teams, improving processes, and delivering exceptional quality? If so, we'd like to hear from you.

Our client is a leading aerospace manufacturer that produces advanced transparency materials and components used in commercial and defense aerospace applications. They are seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, develop production employees, and drive safety, quality, and operational excellence.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable, growing organization where your leadership will directly impact production performance and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

As the 2nd Shift Production Supervisor , you will oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals are achieved while maintaining the highest standards for safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production employees during 2nd shift manufacturing operations
• Coordinate fabrication and processing activities to meet production schedules
• Ensure employees have the training, equipment, and resources needed for success
• Drive productivity, quality, and on-time delivery while maintaining a safe work environment
• Monitor key production metrics, labor efficiency, material usage, and overtime costs
• Coach, mentor, evaluate, and develop team members through effective performance management
• Promote employee engagement and accountability throughout the production team
• Lead 5S initiatives and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement programs
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve manufacturing efficiency
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and other departments to achieve operational goals
• Support customer expectations for quality, delivery, inventory, and cost performance
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and manufacturing procedures

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader who can build strong teams while driving operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of manufacturing leadership experience , or a high school diploma/GED with 3+ years of production leadership experience
• Previous experience supervising employees in a manufacturing or industrial production environment
• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development, and performance management skills
• Experience managing production schedules, productivity, quality, safety, and operational KPIs
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, labor planning, material control, and cost management
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Experience working within AS9100 quality systems
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen events, and operational excellence programs

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Join an established leader in aerospace manufacturing
• Lead a high-performing production team with real influence on plant performance
• Work in a culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Build your leadership career in a growing manufacturing organization
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

If you're a results-oriented production leader with a passion for developing people and improving manufacturing operations, we encourage you to apply and learn more about this exciting opportunity.