Operations Supervisor(Thursday-Sunday)

Beehive Industries, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short & long‑ten

Disability insurance (short & long‑ten

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee daily production, post-processing, and shipping at our Knoxville, TN facility. You will supervise frontline manufacturing employees, set daily priorities, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations aligned with quality standards.

You will partner with Production Control, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and support growth of the defense-focused manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with 1–2 years in supervision.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or highly regulated industries preferred.
• Ability to supervise and motivate frontline employees while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Familiarity with ERP and shop floor operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production, post-processing, and shipping and receiving to meet schedules and delivery commitments.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to manufacturing team members.
• Ensure adherence to processes, instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with Production Control, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
• Monitor performance, identify issues, and escalate as needed to support schedule attainment.
• Support LPBF and MBJ operations per established procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement to reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate shift updates to leadership.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and development of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing

Equivalent combination of education and leadership experience

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing software

Production reporting tools

Job description

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

Role Overview

Beehive Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee the daily execution of production, post-processing, and shipping & receiving activities at the Knoxville, Tennessee facility. This role is responsible for supervising frontline manufacturing employees, coordinating daily production priorities, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor partners closely with Production Control, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing leadership to support operational goals while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do...

• Supervise daily production, post-processing, and shipping & receiving activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations Assign work, establish daily priorities, and monitor workflow to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to manufacturing team members while promoting employee engagement and development
• Ensure employees follow established manufacturing processes, work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures
• Coordinate with Production Control, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve production issues and maintain workflow
• Monitor production performance, identify operational issues, and elevate concerns when needed to support schedule attainment
• Support additive manufacturing operations, including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Metal Binder Jetting (MBJ), by ensuring work is completed according to established procedures
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate shift performance, priorities, and operational updates to leadership
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of manufacturing employees

You have...

Education

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Operations Management, or a related technical field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing leadership experience will be considered

Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with at least 1–2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a production environment
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations within aerospace, defense, additive manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
• Experience coordinating daily production activities and leading frontline manufacturing employees
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and shop floor operations
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate frontline employees while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, and productivity
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety practices and quality standards
• Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adjust production activities to meet changing business needs
• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing software, and production reporting tools is preferred
• Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to Lean manufacturing principles preferred
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life,and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.