Production Supervisor - Laser & Photonics (9/80)

Leonardo DRS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Madison, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead technicians and assemblers on the production floor. You will ensure safe, high-quality execution of the schedule from assembly to test, documentation, and release.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning while driving Lean/Six Sigma improvements and developing the team through training and cross-training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application.
• Knowledge of standards such as ISO and AS.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience implementing Operations Excellence across production cells or areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of an assigned production area.
• Lead daily production by assigning and prioritizing work across laser and electro-optical assembly, alignment, integration, and test.
• Protect quality and traceability by ensuring work follows approved Work Instructions, specifications, routings, test procedures, and configuration requirements.
• Manage production performance by tracking daily schedule, Work In Process (WIP), first-pass yield, rework, and nonconformance.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Engineering departments to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide production input on build readiness, training, tooling, documentation, and repeatability as products transition from prototype to sustained manufacturing.
• Train, coach, and qualify Technicians and Assemblers to reinforce workmanship standards and build cross-training plans.
• Work closely with Planning and Supply Chain on shortages and priorities.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Safety/Quality awareness

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Leonardo DRS in Madison, WI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead technicians and assemblers on the production floor. You will ensure safe, high-quality execution of the schedule from assembly to test, documentation, and release.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning while driving Lean/Six Sigma improvements and developing the team through training and cross-training opportunities.