2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Satellite Assembly

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee mechanical and electrical satellite assembly operations on our 2nd shift. You will lead a team of 10+ and coordinate across engineering, quality, and supply chain to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

Requires 5+ years supervising production teams and a strong emphasis on Lean/Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and adherence to work instructions and specifications. Bachelor's degree preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising production teams.
• Experience supervising manufacturing or assembly operations preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise satellite mechanical and electrical assembly operations, ensuring adherence to work instructions, engineering specifications, and quality standards.
• Oversee and coordinate personnel across assigned shifts to ensure products are built on time, within cost targets, and meeting all quality expectations.
• Maintain 6S standards, general housekeeping, and overall operational effectiveness for assigned production areas.
• Support employee training, process auditing, and skills development to meet departmental objectives and certification requirements.
• Motivate, coach, and engage employees to drive performance, accountability, and teamwork.
• Partner with other supervisors, managers, and operations leadership to resolve production bottlenecks and personnel performance issues.
• Support and guide the team in achieving key operational metrics and departmental goals, including safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth build operations and timely issue resolution.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MES/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee mechanical and electrical satellite assembly operations on our 2nd shift. You will lead a team of 10+ and coordinate across engineering, quality, and supply chain to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

Requires 5+ years supervising production teams and a strong emphasis on Lean/Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and adherence to work instructions and specifications. Bachelor's degree preferred; HS diploma required.