Aerospace Transparency Production Lead – Day Shift

PPG; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG's Aerospace division in Grand Prairie, TX seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to coordinate production processes and lead troubleshooting, scheduling, and supply chain activities across cell areas. You will interact with production staff and leadership, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement on a day shift, on site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing supervision experience, knowledge of MRP systems, and aerospace quality familiarity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing supervision experience required.
• Prior aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Achieve production objectives through accurate planning to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Supervise shift production teams and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Review work instructions and recommend changes for clarity and accuracy.
• Identify production issues and provide reports for process improvement.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, and production sequences to improve efficiency.
• Set daily/weekly goals with scheduling and communicate blockers.

Skills

People leadership

Lean manufacturing

MRP systems

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Lean tools (5S, Kaizen)

Job description

PPG's Aerospace division in Grand Prairie, TX seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to coordinate production processes and lead troubleshooting, scheduling, and supply chain activities across cell areas. You will interact with production staff and leadership, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement on a day shift, on site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing supervision experience, knowledge of MRP systems, and aerospace quality familiarity.