Aerospace Production Supervisor: Lean, Safety & Growth (1st Shift)

Regal Rexnord; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

401k with matching

Paid time off

HSA/FSAs

Tuition assistance

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid leaves

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions in Downers Grove seeks a 1st Shift Production Supervisor reporting to the Value Stream Manager. You will manage assembly, lapping/honing operations and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics while developing team leaders and associates to operate as an autonomous group.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, 6S, TPM, and cross-training across a high-mix aerospace shop environment. Weekend coverage may be required. Base salary ranges are provided.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree (or related experience) and a minimum of five years manufacturing experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Minimum three years supervisory or applicable experience.
• Experience leading Kaizen events focused on process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to promote and foster a Continuous Improvement culture across a large associate team.

Responsibilities

• Drive Safety First Culture throughout the facility.
• Verify Associates adherence to all quality procedures.
• Ensure daily maintenance of the SQDC reporting by each department.
• Drive hourly productivity and accurate recording of daily production counts.
• Lead and maintain 6S activities and standards.
• Coach and empower Team Leaders and Associates to improve and take ownership of their areas and teams.
• Develop and lead effort to cross train associates.
• Lead transition of DG Manufacturing to Future State Vision.

Skills

Leadership

Kaizen events

Effective communication

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree (or related experience)

Tools

Lean manufacturing

6S discipline

Job description

Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions in Downers Grove seeks a 1st Shift Production Supervisor reporting to the Value Stream Manager. You will manage assembly, lapping/honing operations and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics while developing team leaders and associates to operate as an autonomous group.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, 6S, TPM, and cross-training across a high-mix aerospace shop environment. Weekend coverage may be required. Base salary ranges are provided.