Aerospace Composites Production Lead

Linked Professional Services; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked, LLC in Fraser, MI is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a team of Composites Technicians in fabrication, assembly, and finishing of precision composite components used in aerospace applications. This role focuses on daily production leadership, quality and safety while meeting production schedules.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate employees in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, and production documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Composites Technicians during daily production operations.
• Assign work based on production schedules, staffing levels, and customer priorities.
• Monitor production output to ensure daily production goals and deadlines are met.
• Ensure employees follow engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Oversee fabrication processes including cutting, shaping, bonding, sanding, trimming, and finishing composite components.
• Monitor inventory usage, scrap, production tracking, and material consumption.
• Coordinate workflow to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on manufacturing processes, safety procedures, and quality expectations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and address attendance, productivity, and performance issues.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production Planning to resolve manufacturing and quality concerns.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with all PPE requirements, safety procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Production scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Linked, LLC in Fraser, MI is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a team of Composites Technicians in fabrication, assembly, and finishing of precision composite components used in aerospace applications. This role focuses on daily production leadership, quality and safety while meeting production schedules.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate employees in a fast-paced environment.