Production Supervisor 1st shift (Aerospace Sandcasting) (Bloomington, MN)

Consolidated Precision Products Corp.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonus potential 5%

Education assistance

401K with match

PTO

9 paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is seeking a hands-on Aerospace Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a production department, driving throughput, quality, safety, and cost control. You’ll balance people leadership with operational excellence, partnering with Engineering and Quality to resolve technical challenges and sustain continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes coaching hourly staff, managing resources within budget, and delivering measurable performance.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in aerospace or casting environments preferred.
• Strong Lean, 5S/6S, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet schedules and cost objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in productivity and quality.
• Manage resources, inventory, and labor within budget.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to resolve issues.

Conhecimentos

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S/6S

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety focus

MS Office

Formação académica

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Ferramentas

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Aerospace Manufacturing Supervisor / Production Leader

Lead the People. Optimize the Process. Drive Performance.

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who knows how to turn production goals into measurable results? At Consolidated Precision Products (CPP), we’re looking for a driven, technically minded leader who can inspire teams, improve manufacturing performance, and keep production moving safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of your assigned production department, balancing people leadership with operational performance. From improving throughput and reducing scrap to strengthening quality, delivery, and cost controls, you’ll help build a culture where employees take pride in their work, continuous improvement is part of the daily routine, and results matter.

If you enjoy solving production challenges, developing talent, analyzing performance metrics, and making manufacturing operations better every day, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

What You’ll Do: Lead, Improve & Deliver

Drive Production Performance

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production schedules, throughput, delivery, quality, and cost objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, scrap, rework, labor efficiency, and operating costs, to identify opportunities and drive measurable improvements.
• Manage departmental resources, inventory, supplies, and labor to meet production demand while staying within budget.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve workflow, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to resolve technical challenges, improve processes, and ensure products meet customer specifications.

Champion Safety & Quality

• Build a proactive safety culture through daily stand-up meetings, safety talks, employee engagement, and consistent accountability.
• Ensure employees understand and follow safety procedures, quality standards, environmental requirements, and applicable DOT and HAZMAT regulations.
• Communicate customer quality specifications and reinforce process discipline to minimize defects, scrap, and rework.
• Drive compliance with company policies and procedures while encouraging employee ownership and accountability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production environment using 5S/6S principles.

Develop People & Build Strong Teams

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly employees to achieve departmental goals while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Coordinate onboarding and hands‑on training to ensure employees understand job responsibilities, safety expectations, and production requirements.
• Mentor existing team leads and develops future leaders to strengthen departmental performance and succession planning.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing feedback, and address performance or employee relations concerns constructively.
• Build a culture of participation where employees contribute ideas, take ownership of challenges, and work together to achieve results.

Engineer Continuous Improvement

• Apply Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste, improve workflow, and increase productivity.
• Lead structured problem‑solving and corrective action initiatives to address recurring production, quality, and equipment issues.
• Engage hourly employees in identifying cost‑saving projects and process improvements, documenting results, and presenting initiatives to senior management.
• Support the department’s project pipeline by prioritizing improvement opportunities and tracking progress against established goals.
• Partner with Maintenance to address equipment breakdowns, resolve daily maintenance concerns, and support preventive maintenance programs where applicable.
• Use production data and performance metrics to identify trends, evaluate results, and make informed operational decisions.

What You Bring to the Team

• Manufacturing leadership experience with the ability to direct daily production activities and achieve operational targets.
• Strong understanding of production processes, workflow optimization, quality standards, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Experience coaching, developing, and holding employees accountable in a production environment.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S/6S, continuous improvement, and structured problem‑solving practices.
• Ability to analyze production results, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with hourly employees, team leads, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and management.
• A hands‑on leadership approach, positive attitude, and commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and employee development.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs require and maintain reliable attendance.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications or credentials as needed for job performance and career development.

What do we have to offer?

• $90,000.00-$100,000.00
• 5% quarterly bonus potential
• Positive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Educational Assistance
• 401K with match
• PTO
• 9 paid holidays

What do you need to be successful?

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment – preferably Sandcast, Casting, Aerospace, Melting, or heavy manufacturing
• Organizational Skills
• Proficient MS Office suite of software (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point. etc.),
• Excellent written, verbal & presentation communications skills
• Strong commitment and focus on safety
• Proficient with Lean Management techniques (C.I., 6S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke),
• Ability to gather and employ data to meet operational goals in metric driven environment.

How Success Is Measured

Your impact will be reflected in measurable improvements across the department, including:

• Safety: Strong safety performance, employee engagement, and accountability.
• Quality: Reduced scrap and rework, improved process consistency, and adherence to customer specifications.
• Delivery: Consistent execution of production schedules and improved throughput.
• Cost: Effective labor utilization, expense control, and documented cost‑saving initiatives.
• People: Employee development, team engagement, and a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Continuous Improvement: Successful implementation of Lean initiatives, corrective actions, and process improvements.

Why Join CPP?

At Consolidated Precision Products, manufacturing excellence depends on skilled people, disciplined processes, and leaders who know how to bring the two together. You’ll have the opportunity to influence daily operations, develop employees, solve technical challenges, and help drive improvements that make a real difference to the business.

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry‑leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub‑assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small‑to‑large “function critical” products. CPP provides its customers with a “total solution” source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/.

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.

This is a management position

This is a full time position

Pay Range: $90, 000.00-$100,000

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