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f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in San Diego, CA seeks a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement as the company scales. You will supervise daily activities, coordinate schedules and resources, mentor teams, and collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to resolve issues and implement workflow optimizations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a proactive mindset to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, or operations leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules and resolve operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading and developing production or manufacturing teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing best practices, quality control, and workflow optimization.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, growth-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Manage and coordinate production schedules and resources to meet output targets and delivery deadlines.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams, promoting a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and drive process improvements.
• Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and proactively implement solutions to optimize workflow.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Oversee onboarding and training of new production team members.
• Support the introduction of new products, upgrades, and manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality control

Safety focus

Manufacturing processes

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a mission-driven, venture-backed defense technology company committed to protecting service members and civilians through intelligent systems. Our innovative products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies, supporting operations worldwide. To learn more, visit www.shield.ai and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Summary

As a Production Supervisor at Shield AI, you will lead production operations and manufacturing teams, ensuring efficient workflow, high product quality, and timely delivery. This hands-on leadership role requires a proactive approach to solving production challenges and fostering continuous improvement as our company grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards
• Manage and coordinate production schedules and resources to meet output targets and delivery deadlines
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams, promoting a culture of accountability and operational excellence
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and drive process improvements
• Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and proactively implement solutions to optimize workflow
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards
• Oversee onboarding and training of new production team members
• Support the introduction of new products, upgrades, and manufacturing initiatives

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, or operations leadership
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules and resolve operational challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading and developing production or manufacturing teams
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing best practices, quality control, and workflow optimization
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, growth-focused organization

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in supervising manufacturing or production teams, especially in aerospace, defense, or tech-intensive environments
• Experience with process improvement, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with ERP and production scheduling systems
• Experience in high-growth, scaling production operations
• Knowledge of export control requirements (e.g., ITAR/EAR)

Benefits

Shield AI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package aligned to your office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.