Production Supervisor

TheCorporate LLC; Ivoryton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TheCorporate LLC is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily aerospace CNC machining operations and multi-axis activities. You will drive production schedules, coach machinists, and ensure adherence to AS9100 and ISO standards.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on machining background, GD&T proficiency, and a track record of reducing defects while mentoring a skilled shop team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience over CNC machining departments.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is MUST HAVE.
• Production Supervisor experience is MUST HAVE.
• CNC machining supervision experience.
• Multi-axis CNC machining experience.
• Experience managing/leading machinists.
• Basic blueprint reading.
• GD&T knowledge.
• Hands-on machining experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shop-floor activities across manufacturing departments.
• Oversee CNC machining operations for aerospace engine components.
• Direct, train, mentor, and hold machinists accountable.
• Monitor employee productivity, efficiency, and utilization.
• Ensure production schedules and sales goals are achieved.
• Partner with Quality Control to prioritize and schedule required parts.
• Enforce quality standards and support a zero-defect production culture.
• Maintain OSHA safety requirements and proper handling of exotic aerospace alloys.
• Track daily production metrics and scrap rates.
• Maintain material traceability through the ERP system.
• Identify and resolve production and machining issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Supervisory experience

CNC machining

Multi-axis CNC machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Hands-on machining

OSHA safety

Tools

Visual 11 ERP

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Priority: VERY HIGH

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing and multi-axis CNC machining operations for aerospace engine components. The role leads the shop‑floor team to meet production schedules and monthly sales goals while maintaining aerospace quality standards, tight tolerances, and AS9100 compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily shop‑floor activities across manufacturing departments.
• Oversee CNC machining operations for aerospace engine components.
• Direct, train, mentor, and hold machinists accountable.
• Monitor employee productivity, efficiency, and utilization.
• Ensure production schedules and sales goals are achieved.
• Partner with Quality Control to prioritize and schedule required parts.
• Enforce quality standards and support a zero‑defect production culture.
• Maintain OSHA safety requirements and proper handling of exotic aerospace alloys.
• Track daily production metrics and scrap rates.
• Maintain material traceability through the ERP system.
• Identify and resolve production and machining issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 8–10 years of aerospace manufacturing experience
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience over CNC machining departments
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is MUST HAVE
• Production Supervisor experience is MUST HAVE
• CNC machining supervision experience
• Multi-axis CNC machining experience
• Experience managing/leading machinists
• Basic blueprint reading
• GD&T knowledge
• Hands‑on machining experience is a strong plus

Quality / Compliance

Strong working knowledge of:

• AS9100
• AS13100
• ISO 9001
• NADCAP special processes
• OSHA requirements

Software

• Microsoft Office
• ERP/MRP systems
• Visual 11 ERP — preferred/plus
• Production/data tracking tools

Ideal Candidate

The client’s ideal candidate started as a machinist/CNC machinist and worked their way into supervision.

Ideal career progression:

CNC Machinist - Lead - CNC Supervisor - Production Supervisor

The client wants someone technically strong enough to troubleshoot problems with operators, while also being capable of holding the production team accountable and working closely with Quality.