Operations Supervisor

Contract Operations Supervisors – Aerospace2 Positions Available | 1st & 2nd Shift | Up to $120,000An 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 / MachiningLead 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 employeesManaging daily production, safety, quality and delivery performanceSupporting machining and fabrication operationsWorking with CNC mills, lathes, EDM, deburring and related processesPartnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Production PlanningDriving Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiativesManaging employee performance and day-to-day workforce issues within a unionized manufacturing environmentIdeal background: Manufacturing Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor, Machining Lead, Area Lead or similar.2nd Shift – Assembly & TestLead 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 teamManaging daily assembly and test activitiesEnsuring safety, quality and schedule requirements are achievedTroubleshooting production issues and removing roadblocksWorking closely with Engineering, Quality and Production PlanningSupporting Lean and continuous improvement initiativesManaging employee performance and day-to-day workforce issues within a unionized manufacturing environmentExperience 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 SupervisorPrevious front-line manufacturing leadership experienceDirect experience supervising hourly employees in a unionized manufacturing environmentExperience leading and developing production teamsBackground in aerospace, defense, aviation, machining, precision manufacturing or another highly regulated environmentStrong understanding of safety, quality and production metricsExperience with Lean manufacturing / continuous improvementStrong communication, problem-solving and employee development skillsAbility to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality and PlanningExperience handling employee relations, performance management and workforce issues within a union environmentCompensation: 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.