MRO Engines - Supervisor, Production

Chromalloy Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Bonuses depending on role/site

Training and career development

Job summary

Chromalloy Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production activities and a cross‑functional team in a high‑reliability manufacturing environment. You will coach staff, drive improvements, and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are met across multiple shifts.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in production leadership, a Bachelor's degree (preferred), and a proven track record in Lean Manufacturing and talent development to build

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven success developing production employees through coaching, cross-training, performance management, and career development.
• Strong employee coaching, talent development, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience building high-performing teams through training, accountability, and engagement.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream Improvement, or Process Optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.
• Assign, prioritize, and execute production schedules to meet customer commitments.
• Develop and coach production employees through training, cross-training, performance management, and career development.
• Build team capability, engagement, accountability, and workforce flexibility.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and Human Resources to resolve issues and achieve business objectives.
• Lead teams through production challenges, shifting priorities, and urgent customer requirements.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, continuous improvement, and process optimization initiatives.
• Analyze operational issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor production performance and drive actions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery results.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Maintain a well-organized, efficient, and productive work environment through strong workplace organization and visual management practices.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and retention efforts.

Skills

Production leadership

Lean manufacturing

Coaching & development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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What We Do

Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Total Rewards Program

Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Production Supervisor who combines strong manufacturing expertise with exceptional people leadership to drive performance, develop talent, and build high-performing teams. This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys coaching production employees, solving operational challenges, improving processes, and partnering across functions to achieve outstanding results.

Success in this role requires a balance of technical capability, operational discipline, and the ability to develop people. You’ll lead a team responsible for delivering on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. As a people leader, you’ll play a key role in developing talent, improving processes, and delivering results that help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location

On-Site, [City, State]

Shift

Specify shift and workdays/hours (e.g., 3rd shift, Monday-Friday 10:30pm-7:00am)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.
• Assign, prioritize, and execute production schedules to meet customer commitments.
• Develop and coach production employees through training, cross-training, performance management, and career development.
• Build team capability, engagement, accountability, and workforce flexibility.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and Human Resources to resolve issues and achieve business objectives.
• Lead teams through production challenges, shifting priorities, and urgent customer requirements.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, continuous improvement, and process optimization initiatives.
• Analyze operational issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor production performance and drive actions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery results.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Maintain a well-organized, efficient, and productive work environment through strong workplace organization and visual management practices.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and retention efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven success developing production employees through coaching, cross-training, performance management, and career development.
• Strong employee coaching, talent development, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience building high-performing teams through training, accountability, and engagement.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream Improvement, or Process Optimization.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, root cause analysis, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience partnering with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and other support functions to solve complex operational challenges and support customer commitments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated with a high level of ownership and accountability.

Nice to Have

• Aerospace, FAA repair station, machining, welding, inspection, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with production scheduling, manufacturing metrics, and labor planning
• A&P License or ability to obtain a Repairman Certificate, if required by site operations

Leadership Expectations and Values

• Model the Way – Leads with integrity and accountability, holding themselves to the same standards expected of others and consistently following through on commitments.
• Inspire a Shared Vision – Connects team efforts to a clear, meaningful purpose while balancing strategic priorities with disciplined day-to-day execution.
• Challenge the Process – Brings curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement, questioning assumptions and championing innovation even in complex environments.
• Enable Others to Act – Builds strong, inclusive partnerships that share ownership, develop others, and value diverse perspectives.
• Encourage the Heart – Recognizes contributions genuinely and celebrates shared values to build a culture of appreciation, respect, and accountability.

Why Chromalloy?

At Chromalloy, leadership is about more than achieving production targets. We seek leaders who develop people, challenge the status quo, collaborate across teams, and lead with integrity. Successful leaders connect daily execution to broader business goals, drive continuous improvement, and create environments where employees can grow and succeed.

Our values of Integrity, Quality, Innovation, Customer Focus, Pride, and Passion guide everything we do.

If you’re passionate about developing people, driving operational excellence, and making an impact in a complex manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/