AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Coaching, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Deltek Costpoint, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electrical Components, Flight Planning, Government, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Metrics, Operations, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Systems, Project Management Professional (PMP), Propulsion, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Space Operations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, T-1 / DS1, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, United States Citizen, Writing Skills
Job Description
The Production Supervisor is a front‑line leader and execution partner responsible for driving daily manufacturing operations for space‑flight electric propulsion systems. This role ensures hardware moves safely, predictably, and at rate, meeting production targets while maintaining strict quality, safety, and configuration discipline.
In a fast‑paced, high‑rate space production environment, the Production Supervisor leads and develops frontline manufacturing teams, owns schedule execution on the floor, removes barriers to flow, and partners closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, and planning to deliver flight hardware.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise day‑to‑day manufacturing activities for electric propulsion components and assemblies, ensuring production goals are achieved safely and on schedule
- Execute production plans in alignment with MRP schedules, engineering requirements, and customer delivery commitments
- Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues and maintain flow
- Ensure all work is built to adhere to AS9100 and company quality standards
- Support RCA (root cause analysis) and corrective actions
- Train, Lead, coach, and develop production technicians through clear expectations and performance feedback
- Implement lean manufacturing principles including 6S, standard work, and waste reduction
- Monitor day-to-day production activities to ensure KPI metrics are met
- Support Kaizen events and cross functional improvement projects
- Conduct daily T1 meetings by communicating daily priorities and reinforcing accountability
- Ensure adherence to all EHS policies and procedures, PPE requirements and safe work practices
Basic Qualifications
• Ability to operate in a high rate production environment.
- Experience supervising small to medium sized teams OR lead experience guiding team members to operational success
• Related experience specifically in Manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, oral, and written communication skills and organization skills.
• Ability to switch-task, be thorough and detail oriented, and demonstrate strong job closure and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing/ Quality processes and documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of production floor operations, work instructions, and quality systems
- Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs (OT will be required at some times)
Desired skills
Knowledge of Manufacturing in an aerospace facility.
• Epsilon and Costpoint Knowledge desired
• Experience navigating/overcoming hardware delays, such as coordination with QA engineering, MFG engineering, and PMP engineering.
• Previous MFG, or MFG Test Experience
• Root cause analysis experience or training.
- Excellent communication skills
Shift
First (6:00AM-2:30PM)
Export Control / Compliance Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary range: $44-$49 hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
ExoTerra offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefits package, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
ExoTerra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.