Manufacturing Operations Supervisor — Lean & Aerospace

CRISTEK INTERCONNECTS INC; Minden (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Disability Insurance (short/long-term)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cristek Interconnects Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our Minden, NV facility. You will lead daily manufacturing operations, coordinate labor, ensure quality and safety, and drive continuous improvement to meet production schedules and customer delivery targets.

The role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, experience with Lean/5S, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Procurement. ITAR compliance and aerospace/defense experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, drawings, specifications, and production documentation.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily department operations to support production schedules and operational priorities.
• Assign work, manage labor resources, and monitor workflow to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Lead, train, mentor, and support production personnel while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Monitor department performance, quality metrics, and schedule execution.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety policies, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, and other departments to resolve operational issues and maintain workflow continuity.
• Support onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and production records are properly followed.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain organized, safe, and audit-ready work areas.
• Participate in hands-on production support activities as operational needs require.
• Communicate production risks, material shortages, staffing concerns, and operational updates to leadership.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading drawings/specs

Quality consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cristek Interconnects Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our Minden, NV facility. You will lead daily manufacturing operations, coordinate labor, ensure quality and safety, and drive continuous improvement to meet production schedules and customer delivery targets.

The role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, experience with Lean/5S, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Procurement. ITAR compliance and aerospace/defense experience are a plus.