Supervisor, Manufacturing (Weekend)
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management
In short
Saab is looking for a Production Supervisor for its advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, focusing on the T-7A Red Hawk aft fuselage. The role involves leading a production team, driving safety, quality, and efficiency, and contributing to a high-performance operation on the weekend shift (Friday-Sunday).
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production operations for advanced aero-structure manufacturing, setting clear expectations and driving the team toward daily production goals (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale).
- Build and develop your team through coaching, mentoring, training, and meaningful performance feedback.
- Create a culture of accountability, urgency and teamwork, empowering employees to take ownership of production KPIs, quality, and business goals.
- Champion safety and quality, ensuring compliance with established processes, work rules, and FOD-prevention and tool control practices.
- Monitor production performance, communicate progress and deploy recovery / contingency plans to maintain master schedule adherence.
- Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to eliminate waste, improve processes, and increase efficiency.
- Collaborate across the organization with management, production teams, engineering, quality, and other support functions to solve problems and maintain product flow throughout the factory keep production moving.
- Support recruiting, selection, onboarding, and training of new team members.
- Maintain a clean, organized, high-performing work environment through Saab’s 6S program.
- Manage production team time and attendance, including reviewing and approving work hours.
- Consistently demonstrate Saab’s core values of Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.
Requirements
- 3+ years of proven supervisory/people leadership experience within the aerospace industry
- Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Experience using MES and ERP systems
- Proven ability to work effectively across departments, and align on business objectives and key results
- Ability to lead by example, to build positive and productive work relationships
- Experience driving performance and behavioral accountability
- Availability to work a flexible/extended schedule as needed to meet customer timelines
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
- Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual
Desired Qualifications
- AS or BS degree in Operations Management, Advanced Manufacturing, Aeronautics, or a related field
- Experience working in a union environment
- Familiar with new product introduction
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Skills
Microsoft OfficeMESERP
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About Saab
As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…
Company
SaabJob Posted
1 day ago
Expires
in 1 month
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$80,900–101,000 · Negotiable
Hours per week
39
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
West Lafayette, United States of America
Qualification
Undergraduate, Diploma
Applicants
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