2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Acutec Industries LLC; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Acutec Industries LLC is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in Meadville, PA to oversee limited, low-volume aerospace machining runs. You will supervise shift personnel, perform first article inspections, assist with machine set-ups, and run production equipment as needed to keep the shift on schedule.

The role requires strong problem-solving, blueprint/GD&T interpretation, and experience with AS9100 quality systems. Lead a team with accountability and ensure safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in CNC machining or aerospace manufacturing, including lead/supervisory roles.
• Experience with first article inspections and low-volume/limited production runs is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T and work instructions.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems (AS9100) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 2nd shift production personnel to safely meet daily production and quality goals.
• Oversee limited, low-volume production runs, prioritizing jobs and coverage across machines and operators.
• Complete first article inspections to verify parts conform to prints and specifications before full production release.
• Assist operators with machine set-ups and changeovers to minimize downtime between jobs.
• Operate CNC machines directly as needed to cover open positions or support training.
• Identify and troubleshoot open-ended production problems and drive root-cause corrective actions.
• Make independent floor decisions when engineering/quality/leadership support is not available.
• Monitor shift quality and ensure nonconforming material is identified and documented.
• Communicate shift status and hand-off information to incoming shift and Plant Manager.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and AS9100 aerospace quality requirements.
• Track attendance, overtime, and shift staffing; escalate gaps impacting production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, waste reduction, process improvements).

Skills

CNC operation

Setup troubleshooting

First article inspections

GD&T interpretation

Blueprints reading

Lead supervision

AS9100 familiarity

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Summary

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor is a key manufacturing role responsible for overseeing limited, low-volume production runs on 2nd shift within an aerospace machining environment. This role directly supervises shift personnel, performs first article inspections, assists with machine set‑ups, and runs production equipment as needed. The Supervisor is expected to work through open-ended tasks and problems independently, keeping the shift productive and on schedule while maintaining aerospace quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and coordinate 2nd shift production personnel to safely meet daily production and quality goals.
• Oversee limited, low-volume production runs, prioritizing jobs and coverage across machines and operators.
• Complete first article inspections to verify parts conform to prints and specifications before full production release.
• Assist operators with machine set‑ups and changeovers to minimize downtime between jobs.
• Operate CNC machines directly as needed to cover open positions, support training, or keep production on schedule.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve open-ended production problems, driving issues to root cause and implementing corrective action.
• Make sound, independent decisions on the floor when engineering, quality, or leadership support is not immediately available.
• Monitor quality throughout the shift and ensure nonconforming material is identified, segregated, and documented.
• Communicate shift status, open issues, and hand‑off information clearly to the incoming shift and Plant Manager.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and aerospace quality requirements (e.g., AS9100).
• Track attendance, overtime, and shift staffing, escalating gaps that could affect production commitments.
• Support continuous improvement efforts, including 5S, waste reduction, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements:

• 5-10 years of experience in a CNC machining or aerospace manufacturing environment, including prior lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience with first article inspection and low-volume/limited production runs is preferred.

Required Knowledge / Skills

• Working knowledge of CNC machine operation, setup, and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience performing first article inspections and using precision measuring instruments
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems and requirements (e.g., AS9100) preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through open-ended or unfamiliar issues independently.
• Ability to lead, train, and hold a shift team accountable with minimal direct oversight.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear shift-to-shift hand-offs.