Lead Manufacturing Supervisor — Advanced Production

Saab, Inc.; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance for

Generous paid time off (PTO) and 8hol

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness and EAP resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor at its Cranston, RI facility to lead daily assembly operations for Autonomous Undersea Vehicle production.

You will coordinate with engineering, supply chain, facilities, safety, and quality on-site to meet schedules and safety standards. The role emphasizes mentorship of a high-performing team, adherence to quality standards, and continuous improvement, including Saab's 6S program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years supervisory or leadership experience in a production environment.
• Associate's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with MES and ERP systems preferred.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration across departments.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly operations to meet production schedules, quality, and safety requirements.
• Communicate daily objectives, priorities, and performance expectations to the team.
• Monitor production activities and provide regular performance updates to management.
• Ensure efficient operation of manufacturing processes and optimize productivity.
• Promote Saab's 6S program, maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Coach and develop team members through training and feedback.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and training of new production staff.
• Review and manage timekeeping and attendance daily and weekly.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

MS Office

MES & ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership by example

Flexible schedules

Verbal & written communication

Analytical problem solving

Security clearance (US)

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years supervisory/leadership experience

Associate's degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor at its Cranston, RI facility to lead daily assembly operations for Autonomous Undersea Vehicle production.

You will coordinate with engineering, supply chain, facilities, safety, and quality on-site to meet schedules and safety standards. The role emphasizes mentorship of a high-performing team, adherence to quality standards, and continuous improvement, including Saab's 6S program.