3rd Shift Production Supervisor – Aerospace Composites

Karman Space & Defense; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead daily composite manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on‑time delivery. You will guide technicians, coordinate workflows, train staff, and drive continuous improvement to meet strict aerospace standards and quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years in manufacturing or 4+ years in a similar role; experience with manufacturing machinery,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or 4+ years of experience in an equivalent role, preferably in manufacturing and composites.
• Experience using manufacturing machinery, tools, and composite fabrication equipment.
• Proven skills in Microsoft (MS) Office.
• Strong organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and a results‑driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Leads day‑to‑day production operations, assigning work, managing priorities, and coordinating resources.
• Ensures employees have proper materials, equipment, and support to meet production goals.
• Trains and develops technicians, including onboarding, cross‑training, and establishing capability objectives.
• Evaluates employee performance, provides constructive feedback, and supports performance goal alignment.
• Addresses employee issues, supports hiring and termination decisions, and maintains positive team morale.
• Ensures safe operation of equipment, schedules maintenance, and trains employees on safety procedures.
• Reviews and approves timecards, overtime, and paid time off requests.
• Identifies process inefficiencies, recommends improvements, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitors production processes, maintains key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepares progress reports.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, safety guidelines, and legal requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Engineering/technical degree

Tools

Manufacturing machinery

Composite fabrication equipment

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead daily composite manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on‑time delivery. You will guide technicians, coordinate workflows, train staff, and drive continuous improvement to meet strict aerospace standards and quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years in manufacturing or 4+ years in a similar role; experience with manufacturing machinery,