Production Supervisor, Manual

Atlas; Park City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Manual Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations in the Assembly, Manual Production & Weld departments. This role directly manages area leads and production staff, and reports to the Senior Manufacturing Manager to ensure scheduling, timely deliveries, and high-quality output in a fast-paced aerospace component facility.

The supervisor will drive lean initiatives, coordinate with multiple departments, review timecards, monitor KPIs, and uphold safety standards

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage machining manufacturing operations and multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and related software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Directly manages manual production department leads and production employees and conducts performance evaluations.
• Lorges as primary liaison between Senior Manufacturing Manager and manual production areas; ensures timely resolution of information requests, quality concerns, priorities, and delivery issues.
• Reviews and processes manual production timecards daily to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
• Monitors staffing levels and overtime; coordinates with Senior Manufacturing Manager for coverage.
• Identifies staffing needs, interviews new-hire candidates, and onboards new employees as needed.
• Maintains production schedules, status notes, queue-day tracking, and late-to-need metrics.
• Communicates estimated completion dates and ensures accurate updates.
• Monitors KPIs and prepares performance reports for leadership.
• Coordinates with machining and sheet metal supervisors on shared work and handoffs.
• Participates in meetings to support operational objectives and communication.
• Performs RCCA investigations and implements corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Implements lean manufacturing initiatives to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Ensures availability of tools, equipment, and resources for jobs.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Operations management

MS Office

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing/business management degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

The Manual Production Supervisor oversees the day-to-day production operations of the Assembly, Manual Production & Weld departments, including the direct management of area leads and production employees. Reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring machining operations adhere to scheduling requirements, estimated completions, and fluctuating daily priorities in a fast paced, multi-disciplined aerospace component manufacturing facility while maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Directly manages manual production department leads and production employees and conducts their performance evaluations.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the Senior Manufacturing Manager, the manual production areas, and internal support teams; ensuring timely resolution of information requests, quality concerns, production priorities, and delivery performance issues within the machining department.
• Processes and reviews manual production department employee timecards on a daily basis to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
• Monitors, coordinates, and reports area(s) staffing levels and overtime to the Senior Manufacturing Manager to ensure operational coverage.
• Identifies additional staffing needs for the respective area departments, interviews new-hire candidates, and onboards new employees as needed.
• Monitors and maintains the respective area(s) production schedule, status notes, queue-day tracking, and late-to-need (LTN) metrics.
• Ensures respective area production schedules are followed and estimated completion dates (ECDs) are accurately communicated and maintained.
• Monitors respective area(s) key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepares performance reports for the Senior Manufacturing Manager.
• Coordinates with the machining & sheet metal supervisors on shared work, handoffs, and priorities between departments.
• Participates in meetings as required to support operational objectives and departmental communication.
• Completes Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations on respective area(s) non-conformances and implements corrective actions as necessary.
• Implements lean manufacturing initiatives within the manual production departments to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensures the manual production departments have the necessary tools, equipment, materials, and resources required to perform jobs effectively.
• Ensures compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements within the machining department, promoting a safe work environment.
• Always demonstrates professionalism and ethical business conduct, including during business operations, company events, meetings, audits, and off-site engagements.
• Maintains professional and effective communication with internal and external customers, employees, peers, and company leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree in manufacturing or business management strongly preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in assembly, manual manufacturing and welding.
• 3+ years of experience in operational supervision or management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage machining manufacturing operations and multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• MRP/ERP experience preferred.
• Experience with aerospace component manufacturing.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.

Working Conditions

• This position is based in a manufacturing environment where the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory. Employees may be exposed to moderate to high noise levels and other typical manufacturing conditions.

EEO Statement: Atlas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

ITAR Statement: This role may involve access to export-controlled information or technology; individuals in this position must meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" under ITAR, 22 C.F.R. § 120.62. Eligibility will be verified as a condition of employment, and employees are required to follow all applicable export control requirements and company policies.