Production Supervisor

Overview

Summary:

We’re seeking an experienced Production Supervisor. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience in aerospace composites manufacturing. As a strong communicator and hands-on Production Supervisor, you will oversee our production operations. You will help ensure manufacturing runs smoothly by monitoring employees and organizing workflows in a fast-paced environment. You should be competent with complex operations and able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing costs to deliver products of maximum quality in a profitable manner.

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We focus on solving the industry’s most complex challenges with relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. We bring unparalleled production capabilities, engineering expertise, and rigorous analysis to render the impossible, possible.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

• Planning and organizing:
  Create schedules, assign tasks, and prioritize work to meet goals
• Provide Resources:
  Ensure employees have the materials and equipment they need to succeed
• Communicating:
  Relay information between management and employees, and communicate company goals
• Training:
  Orient new employees and provide training and onboarding; establish and implement cross-training programs within the Production functions
• Set training and capabilities goals for Technicians
• Evaluating performance:
  Review work assignments and techniques, and provide feedback for improvement
• Handling Issues:
  Manage internal and external customer issues that may escalate, and assist with hiring and firing
• Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance; train employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures
• Setting Goals:
  Align performance goals with the company’s plans and provide annual performance evaluations, including reporting performance records to Senior Leadership
• Review and approve employee timecards, overtime and requests for paid time off
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
• Ensuring Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with legal and company policies and procedures, including meal and rest breaks, safety guidelines and company standards
• Submit reports on performance and progress while maintaining KPI data; monitor processes for efficiency and collaborate with other departments for optimization
• Align individual performance expectations with organizational goals
• Provide fair, constructive, and timely feedback towards performance expectations and goals

• Organizational and leadership abilities
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or other status as a U.S. Person)

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or 6+ years’ experience in an equivalent role, preferably with manufacturing and composites
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
• Strong understanding of composites fabrication processes and equipment
• Proven skills in MS Office
• Organizational and leadership abilities, adaptable, able to navigate shifts and maintain positive morale
• Strong verbal communication skills, time management skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills
• High School Diploma;
  Degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage

• Constant standing/walking/sitting for extended periods
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, minimum 35 lbs
• Prolonged periods of repetitive movement
• Holding, grasping, turning, or working with the hands
• Occasional extending of arms to reach overhead

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