Senior Supervisor, Production 1St Shift

Job SummaryWe're looking for a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing production teams and support daily execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance. This role provides leadership, direction, and coaching to ensure production goals are met while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, customer service, operational excellence, and employee development

The successful candidate will be responsible for assigning and executing production schedules, developing employees, improving processes, and ensuring customer commitments are met, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Work That MattersAt Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. As a people leader, you'll play a key role in developing talent, improving processes, and delivering results that help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: On-Site, Windsor, CTShift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm

What You'll Be Doing

Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goalsCoach, develop, and support production employees and team leadsPlan and prioritize work in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environmentManage staffing, labor utilization, overtime, and cross-training activitiesProvide technical support for machining operations, blueprint interpretation, and process troubleshootingPartner with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Maintenance to meet customer commitmentsDrive Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence initiativesMonitor performance metrics, identify opportunities, and implement improvementsPromote employee engagement, accountability, and professional developmentMaintain a safe, organized, and compliant manufacturing environmentSupport operational escalations and provide backup leadership when needed

What We're Looking For

Associate's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experienceBachelor's degree, technical degree, or trade school certification preferred5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 3+ years in a leadership roleExperience leading teams in a production environmentStrong knowledge of machining, manufacturing processes, and production operationsAbility to read and interpret blueprints and technical specificationsStrong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skillsExperience with production planning, workforce management, and operational metricsProficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systemsCommitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Nice to Have

Aerospace manufacturing or component repair experienceLean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or Continuous Improvement experienceSix Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certificationExperience in a regulated manufacturing environmentKnowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action processesExperience supporting customer audits and operational performance initiatives

Leadership Expectations and Values

Sets Direction: Aligns people and decisions to Chromalloy's vision and delivers results through transparency and accountability.Business Leadership: Drives enterprise value through sound judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and customer focus.Leads with Courage: Communicates openly, addresses challenges directly, and fosters accountability.Acts Decisively: Makes informed decisions, empowers others, and drives continuous improvement.Builds Talent: Develops diverse, high-performing teams through trust, respect, and inclusion.Owns Results: Sets clear expectations, establishes standards, and delivers operational excellence.