Production Supervisor – Advanced Manufacturing & AUVs

Saab AB; Cranston, Bristol (RI, RI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance resources

Stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

Saab, Inc. in Cranston, RI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily assembly operations on-site. You will coordinate with engineering, supply chain, facilities, safety, and quality teams to achieve production goals while upholding Saab’s values.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent with 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years supervisory or leadership experience in a production environment, or an Associate’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and ERP systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and align teams to achieve goals.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and build positive working relationships.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including overtime or alternate shifts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong teamwork.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead daily assembly operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Communicate daily production objectives, priorities, and performance expectations to the production team.
• Monitor production activities and provide regular updates on operational performance to management.
• Ensure efficient operation of manufacturing processes while optimizing productivity and resource utilization.
• Demonstrate Saab’s core values of Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support in leadership.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through training and feedback.
• Hold employees accountable for established work processes and workplace expectations.
• Empower teams to achieve KPIs and support business objectives.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new production team members.
• Monitor work quality to ensure products meet customer and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and FOD prevention.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Scheduling

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

MES

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. in Cranston, RI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily assembly operations on-site. You will coordinate with engineering, supply chain, facilities, safety, and quality teams to achieve production goals while upholding Saab’s values.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent with 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.