Aerospace Production Supervisor – Lead Manufacturing & Lean

Lifesaving Systems; Apollo Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability

401(k) with employer matching

Growth Participation Unit (GPU)

Job summary

Lifesaving Systems, a global leader in helicopter and marine rescue equipment, has an opening for a Production Supervisor in Apollo Beach, FL. You will oversee daily manufacturing and assembly, lead a production team, and coordinate with Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, and Quality to meet schedules and optimize flow.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the production floor, strong communication, and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing, production, or related environments.
• Proven experience leading production employees.
• Experience working in an ERP/MRP-driven manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings, work instructions, and specs.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work orders and changing production requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with computers, ERP systems, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Lead production staff to complete work orders safely and on schedule.
• Monitor ERP work orders, identify shortages, and coordinate with departments.
• Ensure proper documentation and transactions for completed work.
• Coach and develop employees; manage schedules and attendance.
• Promote a professional, accountable production environment.

Skills

Industry experience

People leadership

ERP/MRP familiarity

Reading drawings

Organization & planning

Communication & teamwork

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Description

Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia designs, manufactures, and services a wide range of products, that include mission equipment, thermal management systems, engine technology, and propellers. The Signia brands are leaders in their respective markets and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and end-users.

Lifesaving Systems is the global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of Helicopter and Marine Rescue Equipment. We specialize in providing rescue, safety, and survival equipment not only for search and rescue responders, but also for industry professionals and operators working in the maritime and aviation environments. We serve our customers in the US Military, foreign militaries, police and fire departments worldwide, as well as international and domestic civilian helicopter operators & rescue agencies.

Position Overview

Location: Apollo Beach, FL (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day execution of manufacturing and assembly operations at Lifesaving Systems. This position leads production personnel and ensures work orders are completed safely, efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing the flow of work through production, monitoring work order status in the ERP system, identifying shortages or constraints, coordinating with Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, and Quality, and ensuring completed work is properly documented and transacted.

What You’ll Do

Production Execution

• Review and prioritize open production work orders based on required completion dates, material availability, capacity, and business priorities.
• Assign employees and resources to work orders and production activities to achieve daily and weekly production requirements.
• Monitor work orders throughout the manufacturing process and take action when jobs fall behind schedule.
• Identify material shortages, missing components, capacity constraints, equipment issues, or other conditions that could prevent completion of a work order.
• Escalate and coordinate production constraints with Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and/or management as appropriate.

People Leadership

• Provide direct supervision and daily direction to production employees.
• Establish clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, housekeeping, and workplace conduct.
• Train and develop employees to improve skills, productivity, flexibility, and understanding of production requirements.
• Cross-train employees to reduce production bottlenecks and improve manufacturing flexibility.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching and corrective action when necessary.
• Approve and manage employee schedules, timekeeping, overtime, and time-off requests in accordance with company policies.
• Promote a professional, accountable, team-oriented production environment.
• Lead by example through consistent floor presence and active engagement with employees.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, or a related environment.
• Strong proven experience leading production employees.
• Experience working in an ERP/MRP-driven manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of work orders, bills of material, routers, inventory, and production scheduling.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work orders and changing production requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor and addressing issues as they occur.
• Basic proficiency with computers, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and related business applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, marine, safety equipment, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with low-volume/high-mix manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience managing both internally manufactured and purchased components within a BOM.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience working within an ISO or AS9100 quality management system.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly work in and move throughout a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to inspect work, equipment, materials, and production activities throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift and handle materials consistent with the requirements of the position and company safety practices.

What’s In It for You

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching
• In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, Lifesaving Systems also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and reward all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status