Production Supervisor

Hexcel; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 68,665 - 117,700; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Bladecoating Factory in Amesbury, Massachusetts. You will oversee hourly staff, coordinate production schedules, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory production experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel; ERP/MRP experience is preferred. Come join a global leader in advanced composites technology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; advanced technical training or higher education preferred.
• Three to five years of supervisory production experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and Excel; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement techniques; Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong problem solving, facilitation and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Regular attendance on company premises is required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise hourly employees in area of responsibility.
• Train, plan, assign, and direct work in accordance with production plans and priorities.
• Accountable for developing and executing production schedule across all shifts to meet customer deliveries.
• Supervise, educate, coach and provide developmental opportunities to team members; remove barriers to assure success and completion of goals in Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Productivity, Inventory, Cost Control and Continuous Improvement.
• Support the Safety Management System including initiatives such as hazard identification, safety meetings, safety walkthrough audits, safety training for direct reports, and safety investigations.
• Report and work with EH&S to resolve safety issues.
• Follow all safety guidelines and requirements for the areas in which they work.
• Support the Quality Management System including calibration and tooling audits, documentation, quality audits, training and record keeping for direct reports, and leading investigations.
• Proactively resolve and support corrective actions for quality issues.
• Communicate with other factory leadership and cross-functional teams on personnel issues, equipment status, safety issues and manufacturing progress in meeting schedule.
• Ensure thorough pass downs with all stakeholders.
• Conduct performance reviews, issue commendations and corrective actions, address complaints and resolve problems for all direct reports.
• Approve time and attendance through timekeeping system.
• Participate in interviewing/hiring/onboarding of employees as assigned.
• Assess new hires during probationary period to ensure training and skill development.
• Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.
• Perform similar job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Communication (verbal & written)

Leadership and facilitation

LEAN / Six Sigma knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

ERP/MRP

Job description

As a part of Hexcel, we at ARC Technologies LLC are propelling the future of flight, energy generation, transportation, and recreation through excellence in advanced material solutions that create a better world. We proudly support our military through our product offerings. Whether you are a civilian, veteran, transitioning member, reservist, or military spouse, Hexcel is committed to supporting, including, and empowering you. Hexcel is currently seeking a Production Supervisor, in our Bladecoating Factory, for our Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA location.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise hourly employees in area of responsibility.
• Train, plan, assign, and direct work in accordance with production plans and priorities.
• Accountable for developing and executing production schedule across all shifts to meet customer deliveries.
• Supervise, educate, coach and provide developmental opportunities to team members; remove barriers to assure individual and group success and completion of all goals in the following: Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Productivity, Inventory, Cost Control and Continuous Improvement (5s, LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Support the Safety Management System including specific initiatives such as proactively identifying hazards, direct involvement in monthly safety meetings, safety walk through audits, safety training for direct reports, communicating safety information and leading accident investigations.
• Report and work with EH&S to resolve and correct safety issues.
• Follow all safety guidelines and requirements for the areas in which they work.
• Support the Quality Management System including specific initiatives such as calibration and tooling audits, accurate and timely documentation, supporting quality audits, training and record keeping for direct reports, communicating quality information and leading investigations.
• Proactively resolve and support corrective actions for quality issues.
• Follow and enforce all quality guidelines and requirements for area of responsibility.
• Communicate with other factory leadership and cross-functional teams on personnel issues, equipment status, safety issues and manufacturing progress in meeting schedule.
• Ensure thorough pass downs with all stakeholders.
• Conduct performance reviews, issue commendations and corrective actions, address complaints and resolve problems for all direct reports.
• Approve time and attendance through timekeeping system.
• Participate in interviewing/hiring/onboarding of employees as assigned.
• Assess new hires during probationary period to ensure they are receiving adequate training and are developing the necessary skills and experience.
• Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.
• Perform similar job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; advanced technical training or higher education preferred.
• Three to five years of supervisory production experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and Excel; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement techniques; Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong problem solving, facilitation and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Regular attendance on company premises is required.

Complete salary range for this role: $68,665 - $117,700

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens.

Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class.