Production Supervisor

Overview

In this role you will oversee day-to-day testing and assembly of photonics systems, ensuring high quality, on-time delivery while controlling costs. You will lead a diverse manufacturing team, optimize processes, and align production with program goals. You'll drive continuous improvement and staff development in a high-stakes DoD environment. This position offers impact through scalable, data-driven operations and a culture focused on integrity and mission support.

Compensation / Benefits

• flexible time off
• robust learning resources
• healthcare
• retirement benefits
• continuing education
• family support

Responsibilities

• Optimize production quality, timelines, and costs using data-driven strategies
• Assess issues and develop mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals
• Develop and implement approaches to consistently meet or exceed delivery commitments
• Lead and mentor a diverse team, fostering excellence and continuous improvement
• Oversee workforce management including manpower planning, training, hiring, development, and performance evaluations
• Align production efforts with program goals and company objectives
• Perform corrective action planning
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work onsite

Key requirements

• BS in Engineering or related degree
• US Citizen
• 10+ years in management within complex electro-optical DoD production
• Expert knowledge of high-volume electro-optical manufacturing including assembly, test, supply chain, MRP/IMS scheduling
• Expert knowledge of Earned Value Management and budget monitoring
• Experience with DFAR-compliant manufacturing labor and material proposals
• BOM/configuration management and change control expertise
• Experience leading multifunctional teams
• Budget tracking and cost estimation experience
• DoD aerospace manufacturing and Lean/Continuous Improvement experience
• AS9100 knowledge
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint proficiency
• Master's degree (desired)
• Infor enterprise software experience (desired)

• leadership
• cross-functional collaboration
• continuous improvement mindset
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Budgeting and cost control
• DFAR compliance