Aerospace Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits programs

Insurance coverage

Health and well-being support

Job summary

PPG Industries (UK) Limited is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Grand Prairie, Texas. This position requires supervisory experience in aerospace manufacturing and a strong ability to meet production objectives while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

The candidate will oversee production teams, coordinate material needs, and implement process improvements. A high school diploma or GED is required, while a bachelor's degree and relevant supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing supervision experience.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, including lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of military specifications and airworthiness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Achieves production objectives through planning and scheduling.
• Supervises shift production teams ensuring adherence to policies.
• Coordinates with procurement for material requirements.
• Completes production plans and resolves production flow problems.
• Implements corrective action plans based on root cause analysis.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing supervision

MRP systems knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Aerospace quality systems (AS9100)

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for a Production Supervisor – 2nd shift to join our team in Grand Prairie. This onsite position at our Grand Prairie, TX facility requires a 2nd shift schedule of approximately 1:00pm – 9:30pm Monday through Friday, with potential extended hours or Saturdays as needed. The role reports to the Plant 2 Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieves all production objectives through accurate planning to meet production schedules and deliver high-quality products that meet specifications and PPG's standards.
• Supervises the shift production teams and ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Reviews work instructions to ensure shop floor operators have accurate and complete instructions and, if necessary, recommends changes.
• Identifies and tackles problems related to production process/flow and provides production reports to assist process improvement.
• Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to improve efficiency.
• Helps set daily/weekly goals with the scheduling team and communicates any/all blockers.
• Coordinates and communicates requirements with Procurement to ensure materials are purchased or expedited in appropriate quantities and timeframe to meet production needs.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning staffing; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; supervising progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Performs root cause analysis and implements corresponding corrective action plans.
• Coordinates with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing supervision experience.
• Knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, including lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems (AS9100) and military specifications.
• Understanding of airworthiness requirements and military aerospace standards.
• Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving the total cost equation.
• May need to work some Saturdays, minor variation in schedule(s), and additional hours as needed.
• Experience with complex transparency or optical systems manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with fighter aircraft components or defense contracting preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced coatings systems and aerospace transparencies preferred.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Benefits and EEO Statement

PPG offers equality of opportunity to all candidates and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without distinction of sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, identity or expression of gender. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support health and well‑being. Benefits may vary by location and include insurance coverage and other incentives. Additional incentives may apply. Benefits will be discussed with a recruiter during the hiring process.