Aerospace Production Lead – 3rd Shift (24/7)

PPG; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Aerospace operations. This onsite role leads a designated production area on 3rd shift, potentially 12‑hour or 24/7 coverage, reporting to the Prep Operations manager.

You will plan, direct and monitor production to meet specifications, schedules, cost targets and quality standards, while coordinating with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, and Sales to optimize resource use and throughput.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership or supervisory role.
• Prior experience in a 24/7 production environment or aerospace manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools and 5S preferred
• Willing to work a 2nd shift and 24/7 coverage as needed.
• Only US Citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports an assigned Production Area including safety, team focus on risk reduction, and improvements.
• Planning daily work and assigning resources and monitoring results.
• Hires, mentors, counsels, and coach employees related to performance and company policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes and maintains production progress including workflow by observing steps in process; constraints in flow and equipment, monitoring staffing and resources, studying methods; implementing cost reductions; facilitating corrections and recovery efforts of flow.
• Compiles reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions, and responding to requests.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

PPG in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Aerospace operations. This onsite role leads a designated production area on 3rd shift, potentially 12‑hour or 24/7 coverage, reporting to the Prep Operations manager.

You will plan, direct and monitor production to meet specifications, schedules, cost targets and quality standards, while coordinating with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, and Sales to optimize resource use and throughput.