Production Supervisor

Job Overview

The Supervisor, Production leads a team of technicians responsible for assembling, integrating, and testing systems and related aerospace components. This role manages daily production operations to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives. The Supervisor provides hands-on leadership, ensures compliance with AS9100/ITAR processes, removes barriers to flow, and supports crossfunctional alignment with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning.

Essential Functions

• Daily Operations & Team Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of production technicians and Lead Technicians.
  • As a member of the management team, execute business decisions and strategic priorities.
  • Assign work, manage staffing levels, and coordinate daily priorities to meet production schedules.
  • Conduct daily tier meetings and communicate key metrics, risks, and requirements.
  • Maintain a high-performing team environment focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Facilitate shift handoff and ensure accurate communication across workgroups.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce all safety requirements, conduct safety walks, and immediately address unsafe conditions.
  • Ensure ITAR, ESD, FOD, and hazardous-material handling procedures are followed.
  • Maintain a clean and compliant work area aligned with 5S and lean standards.
• Quality & Process Control
  • Ensure adherence to work instructions, drawings, torque specifications, and configuration control.
  • Support First Article builds, inspections, and readiness for customer and regulatory audits.
  • Partner with Quality to resolve in-process issues, support MRB/NCR processes, and drive corrective actions.
  • Verify all documentation (DHR, travelers, checklists) is completed correctly and on time.
  • Monitor and communicate engineering or process changes
• Schedule, Material Flow & Coordination
  • Ensure production tasks are completed within planned cycle times and to schedule.
  • Coordinate with Planning, Supply Chain, and Materials teams to ensure parts, kits, and tooling are available when needed.
  • Escalate shortages, engineering issues, and bottlenecks proactively.
  • Support and maintain capacity planning and labor forecasting.
• Technical and Operational Support
  • Provide hands-on support for complex assemblies or troubleshooting as needed.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to improve processes, update work instructions, and support new product introductions.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product reliability.
• Employee Development & Performance Management
  • Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and corrective action (as needed).
  • Build and maintain a strong cross-trained workforce.
  • Support talent acquisition, onboarding, and technical skills development.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

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• Qualifications and Competencies
  • Strong problem-solving skills and makes sound decisions.
  • Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated success managing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic production setting.
  • Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and production scheduling tools preferred
  • Intermediate skill set (demonstrated) utilizing MS Excel Preferred
  • Demonstrates effective leadership and supports team development.
  • Strong ability to communicate clearly
  • Strong ability to learns and utilize technical tools and systems efficiently.
  • Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and work quality.
  • Consistently able to promote and practices safe work behaviors.
  • Ability to plans, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Leadership Competencies
  • Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day-to-day function of the department.
  • Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
  • Champions AEVEX's culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
  • Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities.
  • Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
  • Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.
  • Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX's policies and procedures.

Education / Certifications

• Associates degree in manufacturing operations, business, technology, or related field (additional experience within a manufacturing operation will be accepted in lieu of a degree)
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing operations, Business, Industrial Engineering or similar preferred.
• Certifications such as IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-620, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing, defense production, or complex assembly experience.
• 2+ years of direct people leadership experience (Lead Tech, Team Lead, or Supervisor).
• Experience in AS9100 or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience in unmanned systems, aircraft integration, or electronics/mechatronics production preferred
• Experience leading root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
• Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time

Note: For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Disclaimer

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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