Production Supervisor

Kindredventures; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Corporate Gym Membership

Job summary

Aalo Atomics in Austin, TX is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of technicians and operators on the floor. You will drive the daily build plan, ensure safety and quality, and make real-time decisions to keep production moving.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes solving problems at the workstation and delivering plans to spec. You will own shift execution, coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance, and mentor staff to build depth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, production, assembly, or industrial environments.
• 1+ years leading teams of technicians, operators, or trades personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of production technicians and operators through daily/weekly build plans, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule.
• Own shift execution: assign work, balance labor across stations, and make real-time decisions.
• Conduct start-up and hand-off briefings; ensure clear communication between shifts.
• Drive first-time quality; enforce work instructions and stop work when needed for safety/quality.
• Troubleshoot stoppages; coordinate with ME, Quality, and Maintenance to restore flow.
• Identify blockers and propose solutions; escalate when unresolved.
• Train and develop technicians; build depth to reduce single-point dependency.
• Maintain workmanship standards, 5S, and shop floor discipline.
• Provide performance feedback; recognize excellence and address issues promptly.
• Capture improvement opportunities and relay large-scale changes to Manufacturing Engineering.
• Maintain production records, labor tracking, and shift reporting.

Skills

Team Leadership

Manufacturing Floor Experience

Safety Compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

MES/ERP System

GD&T knowledge

Job description

About Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

About the Role

Aalo is building advanced nuclear reactors at a pace the industry has never seen. Getting there means building hardware faster and better than anyone thinks possible - every shift, every day. The Production Supervisor owns the floor in real time: leading a team of technicians and operators, clearing obstacles the moment they appear, and delivering the day's build plan safely and to spec. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who would rather be at the workstation solving the problem than in a meeting talking about it.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of production technicians and operators through the daily and weekly build plan, driving accountability for safety, quality, and schedule
• Own shift execution: assign work, balance labor across stations, and make real-time calls to keep production moving
• Conduct shift start-up and hand-off briefings; ensure clean, complete communication between shifts
• Drive first-time-quality - enforce adherence to work instructions, travelers, and inspection requirements; stop work when quality or safety is at risk
• Troubleshoot production stoppages alongside the team; coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to restore flow fast
• Identify and elevate blockers the shift cannot resolve - tooling, materials, staffing, or process - with clear problem statements and proposed solutions
• Train, qualify, and develop technicians; build depth so the line does not depend on any single individual
• Own workmanship standards, 5S, and shop floor discipline in your area
• Provide direct performance feedback, recognize strong work, and address performance issues promptly
• Capture and act on continuous improvement opportunities surfaced by the team; drive small changes yourself and feed larger ones to Manufacturing Engineering
• Maintain accurate production records, labor tracking, and shift reporting

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly, or industrial environment
• 1+ years of experience leading, supervising, or serving as a lead for a team of technicians, operators, or trades personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related technical field
• Experience in a regulated or high-consequence manufacturing environment (nuclear, aerospace, defense, medical device, pressure vessel, oil & gas)
• Experience with mechanical assembly, welding, machining, or precision fabrication operations
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods (5S, kaizen, standard work, root cause analysis)
• Experience with an MES or ERP system and electronic work instructions
• Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and quality documentation
• Experience building and qualifying a team in a startup or rapid-growth environment
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and decisive under schedule pressure

Additional Requirements

Willingness to work extended hours, nights, weekends, or shift work as required to support production

Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs unassisted, and work in an active manufacturing environment

Willingness to wear required PPE at all times on the production floor

Requirements:

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on technical level
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information:

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.