Production Supervisor

SEEMANN COMPOSITES, LLC; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production activities for advanced composite structures supporting maritime defense programs. You will coach and develop employees, recruit when needed, and ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence across multiple teams.

You will oversee cross‑training, monitor workflow, and collaborate with other departments to align project needs with production capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Experience managing time and attendance.
• Experience leading safety meetings.
• Ability to actively mentor employees and support individual growth.
• Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with willingness to assist directly when needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily production activities to meet schedule, quality, and performance targets.
• Coaches, mentors, and supports employees to strengthen skills and promote growth.
• Recruits and interviews candidates and supports talent acquisition activities.
• Executes cross-training strategies to expand employee capability and meet production requirements.
• Assesses performance and provides feedback, ensuring reviews are completed on time.
• Enforces policies and safe work practices to maintain a productive environment.
• Organizes and monitors workflow, tracks budgeted hours, and adjusts priorities.
• Evaluates product decisions, resolves issues, and escalates concerns when needed.
• Communicates with other departments to coordinate project needs and status updates.
• Maintains manufacturing process instructions and ensures redlines are completed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

People management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next- generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Maritime Defense Systems business, which delivers integrated solutions with decades of proven performance across submarine, surface, and autonomous naval platforms supporting high-priority national defense programs. Our bow-to-stern capabilities include acoustic and sonar protection systems, propulsion systems, advanced composite structures, missile subsystems, canisters and launchers, and autonomous underwater vehicle subsystems. From concept through production, we combine engineering, materials expertise, specialized manufacturing, and large-scale testing to deliver mission‑ready systems that reduce technical risk and support long‑term operational performance.

In this role, you will lead production teams manufacturing advanced composite structures that support critical maritime defense programs. You will guide employees’ performance and development, coordinate daily workflow, uphold quality and production standards, and ensure smooth cross‑department collaboration. Your leadership will help maintain reliable manufacturing operations while fostering a positive, performance‑driven team environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily production activities to meet schedule, quality, and performance targets.
• Coaches, mentors, and supports employees to strengthen skills, address performance needs, and promote growth.
• Recruits and interviews candidates and supports talent acquisition activities such as job fairs.
• Executes cross‑training strategies to expand employee capability and meet production requirements.
• Assesses performance, provides constructive feedback, and ensures required reviews are completed on time.
• Enforces company policies, procedures, and safe work practices to maintain a productive work environment.
• Organizes and monitors workflow, tracks budgeted hours, and adjusts priorities to meet changing project needs.
• Evaluates product decisions, resolves issues, and escalates concerns when necessary.
• Communicates clearly with other departments to coordinate project needs and status updates.
• Maintains accurate manufacturing process instructions (MIPs) and ensures redlines are completed when required.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience.
• Experience managing time and attendance.
• Experience leading safety meetings.
• Ability to actively mentor employees and support individual growth.
• Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with willingness to assist directly when needed.
• Ability to ask questions, take ownership, and seek guidance when necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, stoop, or climb to perform inspections.
• Ability to ascend and descend vertical ladders, stand and walk for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and lift approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or occasionally carry heavy objects.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, walk, stoop, crouch, and sit.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, bend, and twist.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short-and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.