Manufacturing Supervisor

AmSafe Aviation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AmSafe Aviation is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production, align with goals, and promote safety, quality, and delivery. You will set priorities, simplify processes, and drive accountability across functions.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, 2–5 years of leadership in manufacturing, and strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. You will coach leaders, solve bottlenecks, and lead Lean initiatives to improve productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Production/Operations Management, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, customer demand, and cost targets while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Drive a culture of accountability, urgency, and bias for action across all production teams.
• Plan, prioritize, and optimize workflow, capacity, and resources to ensure efficient use of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to achieve seamless communication and alignment, eliminating silos and improving performance.
• Develop and empower team leaders and operators through coaching, training, and performance feedback, ensuring clear expectations and measurable results.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve bottlenecks or operational issues using fact-based, data-driven decision-making methods.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing projects to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments to support process efficiency and capacity improvements.
• Maintain compliance with ISO standards, company policies, and safety requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with senior management regarding progress toward goals, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Champion simplicity and process discipline — ensuring systems and documentation are practical, efficient, and value-driven.
• Leadership – Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and integrity while inspiring others to perform at their best.
• Bias for Action – Acts decisively and maintains a strong sense of urgency in driving performance.
• Collaboration – Promotes teamwork and open communication across all levels and functions.
• Analytical Thinking – Applies data and metrics to evaluate performance, make informed decisions, and solve problems effectively.
• Continuous Improvement – Drives Lean initiatives and process simplification to deliver measurable gains.
• Business Acumen – Balances short-term goals with long-term strategy; understands cost, quality, and delivery trade-offs.
• People Development – Builds, mentors, and empowers strong teams that reflect humility, trust, and shared purpose.
• Communication – Encourages open, honest, and concise dialogue; listens actively and addresses issues directly.
• Focus – Maintains clarity of priorities and ensures resources align with key objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration

Accountability

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Production/Operations Management

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Multi-year relevant work experience in lieu of degree

Master’s degree in management or MBA (preferred)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

The ManufacturingSupervisoroversees all production activities, ensuring that operational goals align with company objectives and cultural expectations. This leader will set clear priorities, simplify processes, communicate openly across functions, and maintain an unwavering focus on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. As a key member of the operations leadership team, this role promotes continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and a culture of accountability and ownership.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, customer demand, and cost targets while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Drive a culture of accountability, urgency, and bias for action across all production teams.
• Plan, prioritize, and optimize workflow, capacity, and resources to ensure efficient use of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to achieve seamless communicationandalignment,eliminating silos and improving performance.
• Develop and empower team leaders and operators through coaching, training, and performance feedback, ensuring clear expectations and measurable results.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve bottlenecks oroperational issues using fact-based, data-driven decision-making methods.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing projects to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments to support process efficiency and capacity improvements.
• Maintain compliance with ISO standards, company policies, and safety requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with senior management regarding progress toward goals, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Champion simplicity and process discipline — ensuring systems and documentation are practical, efficient, and value-driven.
• Leadership – Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and integrity while inspiring others to perform at their best.
• Bias for Action – Acts decisively and maintains a strong sense of urgency in driving performance.
• Collaboration – Promotes teamwork and open communication across all levels and functions.
• Analytical Thinking – Appliesdata and metrics to evaluate performance, make informed decisions, and solve problems effectively.
• Continuous Improvement – Drives Lean initiatives and process simplification to deliver measurable gains.
• Business Acumen – Balances short-term goals with long-term strategy; understands cost, quality, and delivery trade-offs.
• People Development – Builds, mentors, and empowers strong teams that reflect humility, trust, and shared purpose.
• Communication – Encourages open, honest, and concise dialogue; listens actively and addresses issues directly.
• Focus – Maintains clarity of priorities and ensures resources align with key objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all employees of the departmentand is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

This job operates in a professional office environmentas well as a manufacturing environment.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers,andfiling cabinets.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a salaried, exempt from overtime, full-time position.Regularly work in excess of 40 hours per week.

Travel

Limitedtravel is expected for this position

Required Education and Experience

1.Bachelor’sdegree in Production/Operations Management, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical EngineeringorBachelor’sdegree in other area but multi-year relevant work experience.

2.2–5years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations leadership(lead, Supervisor, Manager).

3.Demonstrated success managing teams in a high-mix, low-volume or complex manufacturing environment.

4.Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and data analysis tools.

5.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

6.Ability to foster a culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration

Preferred Education and Experience

1.Master’s degree in managementor business administration

2.Proven ability to lead Lean, Six Sigma, or continuousimprovement initiatives.

3.Experience managing capital projects and process modernization initiatives.

AmSafe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We do not discriminate in employment because of a person’s race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, genetics, marital status, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran’s status,gender identityor any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.The attached job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.AmSafe reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires.This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position.This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise.The employment relationship remains "at-will".

Candidate must be authorized to work intheUS.This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control regulations, specifically the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).The successful applicant must be a U.S. Person as defined by the regulations.