Aerospace Production Leader: Lean, TPM & Quality

VAERO; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

VAERO in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an assembly team of aerospace professionals. You will drive daily manufacturing operations, align resources to the production schedule, and apply Lean/Six Sigma to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will supervise 20+ hourly staff, coordinate maintenance with Engineering, and collaborate across Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership or production support experience; aerospace or precision manufacturing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate teams and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Hands-on experience applying Lean and Six Sigma tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across organizational levels.
• Working knowledge of fabrication processes such as routing, forming, bending, heat treat, straightening, and machining is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet or exceed KPIs in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
• Monitor performance metrics and identify trends or issues using data analysis and observation.
• Supervise a team of 20+ hourly employees in assembly of aerospace products.
• Align labor, equipment, and materials to meet production schedules; develop staffing and training plans.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize throughput.
• Drive continuous improvement using root cause analysis, 5S, and process mapping.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain for on-time delivery.
• Coach and evaluate team members to align with Vaero’s values and standards.
• Ensure compliance with policies, AS9100/ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer discipline per HR guidelines; respond to performance/conduct issues.
• Support dynamic production needs and maintain operational success.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

VAERO in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead an assembly team of aerospace professionals. You will drive daily manufacturing operations, align resources to the production schedule, and apply Lean/Six Sigma to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will supervise 20+ hourly staff, coordinate maintenance with Engineering, and collaborate across Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery.