Aerospace Manufacturing Supervisor — Machining & Ops

VSE; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking a Production Supervisor for our aerospace MRO site to provide hands-on leadership and strategic guidance. You will direct machinists, monitor production flow, and drive process improvements while ensuring airworthiness and quality standards are met.

You will lead a skilled team, manage training, and coordinate with cross-functional groups to meet production goals. A&P license and strong mechanical aptitude are required for this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of relevant/technical work experience and 3+ years of leadership experience or 9+ years of combined experience in lieu of degree.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• High mechanical aptitude required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and scheduling applications.
• Flexibility to changing workloads based on customer requirements.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance and manage timeclock exceptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process improvements.
• Oversee daily operations in the machine shop for efficiency and quality.
• Maintain and calibrate machinery; troubleshoot production issues.
• Develop and test automated and manual systems.
• Provide training and technical support to machinists.
• Plan and coordinate workload across multiple projects.
• Read technical data and drawings; ensure airworthiness testing and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & organization

Attention to detail

Math skills

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Scheduling applications

Job description

VSE is seeking a Production Supervisor for our aerospace MRO site to provide hands-on leadership and strategic guidance. You will direct machinists, monitor production flow, and drive process improvements while ensuring airworthiness and quality standards are met.

You will lead a skilled team, manage training, and coordinate with cross-functional groups to meet production goals. A&P license and strong mechanical aptitude are required for this hands-on role.