Ballistics Cutting Supervisor

TYR Tactical; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Working Environment

Job summary

TYR Tactical is seeking a Ballistics Cutting Supervisor to lead a crew of cutting associates in a production environment, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and timely production. You will manage daily workflows, coordinate with armor departments, and drive quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of cutting experience, proven leadership, and strong mechanical skills. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on guidance in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of cutting experience in garment manufacturing or similar.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across organizational levels.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solution-oriented problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of 12 direct reports in a production setting.
• Direct daily work to meet quality and on-time targets in coordination with Cutting, Soft and Hard Armor supervisors.
• Evaluate employee performance and support development.
• Serve as SME on Soft and Hard Armor specs and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Ballistics Cutting Supervisor will lead and supervise a team of cutting associates within a production environment, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and efficient workflow. This role is critical in maintaining in quality standards and meeting production deadlines.

• Supervise and support a team of 12 direct reports, fostering a productive and collaborative work environment.
• Direct the daily work of employees to achieve quality and on-time production targets in coordination with the Cutting manager as well as the Soft and Hard armor supervisors and managers.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide constructive feedback, and support their professional development.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Soft and Hard Armor specifications for all products, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of materials and construction.
• Verify that all manufacturing orders are complete with necessary cutwork before releasing them to the respective armor departments for further processing.
• Track and coordinate the timely delivery of manufacturing orders to internal armor teams, ensuring seamless transitions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and represent the company positively.
• Establish clear performance expectations for individual team members and ensure accountability.
• Demonstrate strong servant leadership principles, supporting and empowering the team.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, promptly reporting any unsafe conditions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including guiding and assisting colleagues.

Brief Description

The Ballistics Cutting Supervisor will lead and supervise a team of cutting associates within a production environment, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and efficient workflow. This role is critical in maintaining in quality standards and meeting production deadlines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of 12 direct reports, fostering a productive and collaborative work environment.
• Direct the daily work of employees to achieve quality and on-time production targets in coordination with the Cutting manager as well as the Soft and Hard armor supervisors and managers.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide constructive feedback, and support their professional development.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Soft and Hard Armor specifications for all products, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of materials and construction.
• Verify that all manufacturing orders are complete with necessary cutwork before releasing them to the respective armor departments for further processing.
• Track and coordinate the timely delivery of manufacturing orders to internal armor teams, ensuring seamless transitions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and represent the company positively.
• Establish clear performance expectations for individual team members and ensure accountability.
• Demonstrate strong servant leadership principles, supporting and empowering the team.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, promptly reporting any unsafe conditions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including guiding and assisting colleagues.

Position Qualifications/ Functional Skills/ Competencies

• A minimum of one year of experience performing cutting duties within the garment manufacturing industry is required.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting is required.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, particularly within a team setting.
• Exceptional administrative and organizational skills with a strong focus on accuracy and detail.
• A persuasive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education / Experience

• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Must have a minimum of 1 years of relevant experience
• Preferably High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing operations environment preferred.

Job Factors/Work Environment

• Work involves physical demands typically found in a manufacturing environment, such as but not limited to: prolonged standing, sitting, bending, walking for extended periods of time, lifting and/or moving material.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

An Affir...

• Drug-Free Working Environment