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SAC Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

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Position: SAC Production Supervisor
Supervisor: Production Manager
Classification: Salary, Exempt
Shift: 2nd Shift M-F 330PM-12AM
** This job posting is for our Sikorsky Line**
Lead an assembly team of Aircraft Structural Mechanics, Electrical Installers and more within Vaero Jacksonville to safely produce high-quality aerospace components on schedule and within budget. The Production Supervisor drives operational excellence through proactive leadership, data-driven decision-making, and a continuous improvement mindset, while developing a capable, engaged workforce.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet or exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
  • Monitor performance metrics and proactively identify trends or issues using data analysis and firsthand observation. Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, improve flow, and increase productivity.
  • Supervise a team of 20+ hourly employees engaged in assembly of aerospace products.
  • Align labor, equipment, and materials to meet the production schedule. Develop staffing and training plans using capacity and demand data to ensure efficient resource utilization.
  • Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize equipment downtime and optimize throughput. Leverage Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices and operator involvement.
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency using tools such as root cause analysis, A3 problem solving, 5S, and process mapping.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery and effective communication of schedule recovery actions when needed.
  • Coach, develop, and evaluate team members to align with Vaero’s values, performance expectations, and behavioral standards. Foster accountability, engagement, and a culture of respect and inclusion.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, AS9100/ISO standards, and regulatory requirements in all production activities.
  • Administer discipline fairly and consistently in accordance with HR guidelines and company policy when performance or conduct issues arise.
  • Performs other related duties as required. Demonstrates flexibility and leadership in responding to dynamic production needs and supporting the team to ensure operational success.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing leadership or production support experience; aerospace or precision manufacturing preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate teams and resolve conflicts constructively.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a record of data-driven decision making.
  • Hands-on experience applying Lean and Six Sigma tools in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Working knowledge of fabrication processes such as routing, forming, bending, heat treat, straightening, and machining is highly desirable.

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