Production Supervisor 1st shift

Chromalloy Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Chromalloy Corporation is seeking an Operations Manager to lead production teams in safety, quality, and efficiency across multiple shifts. You will drive KPI performance, manage WIP with planning, and ensure compliance with FAA repair standards and company policies.

Ideal candidates bring lean manufacturing expertise, strong communication, and a track record of delivering operational improvements in aerospace or manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Repair station and new manufacturing experience.
• A&P license or repairman certificate holder (14 CFR Part 65).
• Experience with aircraft component processes, machining, welding, vacuum and coating furnace, inspection, thermal spray, chemical strip, brazing, plating.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement, 5S, Kaizen, methodologies.
• Execution and delivery of KPIs.
• Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Champion perfect safety and quality.
• Drive operational metrics: turn time, on-time delivery, past dues, productivity.
• Report daily/weekly production performances data.
• Manage WIP and align with planning to meet monthly financial plan.
• Communicate clearly across teams; identify actions to improve performance.
• Maintain stocks and escalate shortages.
• Cross-shift communication on deliverables, maintenance, and equipment status.
• Ensure proper maintenance of production equipment and 5S standards.
• Lead shop floor presence and strategic problem solving with functional teams.
• Prepare for scheduled meetings and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

KPI delivery

Strategic problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Ownership & accountability

Education

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

A&P license or repairman certificate

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world‑class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

Operations Management

• Champion perfect safety, perfect quality.
• Drive operational metrics, turn time, on time delivery, past dues, productivity
• Measure and report daily, weekly production performances data
• WIP Management, team with the planning department to drive monthly financial plan, assist in date management, level loading production.
• Clear and concise communication, across all functional teams utilizing T1, T2 boards, identifying actions to improve performance deficiencies in each operational metric.
• Maintaining stocks of materials and consumables, communicate and elevate shortages and or out of stock items.
• Clear cross shift communications, pertaining to shift deliverables, maintenance, and equipment status.
• Maintenance work orders are submitted, all production equipment are maintained and serviced appropriately
• 5s own the process, show daily progress, monthly audits, work environment is standardized.
• Shop floor presence, situational awareness, self-motivated, strategic problem solving, collaborative with functional teams
• On time and prepared for all scheduled meetings
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, Live the Chromalloy Values.
• Compliance with all regulatory requirements, repair station manual, quality systems manuals, department procedures.
• Production team is properly trained and adequately staffed with FAA repairmen.

Personnel Management

• Department training at 95% or greater
• Continual development of the production team completing Tooling U and Linked-In training courses.
• Providing supportive management to each team member, coach, develop and motivate, problem solve.
• Compliance with operation time standards, adjust standards when standards are too low or high.
• Allocating resources to achieve deadlines.
• Complete and present performance reviews on time, 30-60-90, 6-month and annual reviews, when necessary, development plans to acquire needed skills
• Disciplinary actions

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree/ bachelor’s degree preferred;
• 4+ years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Repair station and new manufacturing experience
• A&P license or previous repairmen certificate holder, can meet repairmen qualifications under 14 CFR Part 65
• Experience, direct or indirect, with aircraft component processes, machining, welding, vacuum and coating furnace, inspection, thermal spray, chemical strip, brazing, plating
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement, 5s, Kaizen, methodologies
• Execution, management, and delivery of KPI’s
• Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint proficiency, intermediate/advanced required
• Ability to navigate through multiple (ERP) platforms to obtain data.
• Support & collaborate with functional teams - HR, Safety, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Maintenance and Customer Service.
• Strategic problem solving and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a high level of ownership, integrity, and accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, comprehension) (FAA Requirement)

Preferred Qualifications

• A&P License (Current)
• Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/