Senior Production Supervisor 1st Shift (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Chromalloy Corporation; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off, holidays, parentalleave

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Chromalloy Corporation in Carson City, NV is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, develop talent, and drive Lean continuous improvement. This role emphasizes coaching, team development, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet safety, quality and productivity goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of production leadership experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a track record of building high-performing teams while championing continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Proven success developing production employees and frontline leaders through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development.
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream Improvement, or Process Optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Develop production employees and emerging leaders through coaching, mentoring, cross-training, performance management, and career development.
• Build workforce capability through training strategies, skills development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and Human Resources to resolve issues and achieve business objectives.
• Lead teams through production challenges, quality concerns, equipment issues, and urgent customer requirements while maintaining operational discipline.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Value Stream Improvement, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor performance metrics and develop action plans to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and employee engagement.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, retention, and workforce development efforts.
• Champion a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)

Job description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

Video: What We Do

Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

Lead People. Develop Talent. Drive Operational Excellence.

At Chromalloy, our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components that help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

We're looking for a Senior Production Supervisor who combines deep manufacturing expertise with exceptional people leadership to drive performance, develop talent, and build high-performing teams. This role goes beyond supervising daily production activities. It requires a leader who can develop production employees and emerging leaders, champion continuous improvement, and partner across functions to solve complex operational challenges.

The ideal candidate is passionate about building workforce capability, coaching others to reach their potential, and creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Location: On-Site, Carson City, NV Shift: 1st shift | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with flexibility to provide support outside standard shift hours as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Develop production employees and emerging leaders through coaching, mentoring, cross-training, performance management, and career development.
• Build workforce capability through training strategies, skills development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and Human Resources to resolve issues, remove barriers, and achieve business objectives.
• Lead teams through production challenges, quality concerns, equipment issues, and urgent customer requirements while maintaining operational discipline.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Value Stream Improvement, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor performance metrics and develop action plans to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and employee engagement.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, retention, and workforce development efforts.
• Champion a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Proven success developing production employees and frontline leaders through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development.
• Strong employee coaching, talent development, conflict resolution, and employee relations skills.
• Experience building high-performing teams through training, accountability, engagement, and succession planning.
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream Improvement, or Process Optimization initiatives.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, root cause analysis, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience partnering with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and other support functions to solve complex operational challenges and support customer commitments.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes, lead change, and drive accountability across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Nice to Have

• Aerospace, FAA repair station, machining, welding, inspection, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with production scheduling, manufacturing metrics, and labor planning.
• A&P License or ability to obtain a Repairman Certificate, if required by site operations.

Leadership Expectations and Values

• Model the Way – Leads with integrity and accountability, holding themselves to the same standards expected of others and consistently following through on commitments.
• Inspire a Shared Vision – Connects team efforts to a clear, meaningful purpose while balancing strategic priorities with disciplined day-to-day execution.
• Challenge the Process – Brings curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement, questioning assumptions and championing innovation even in complex environments.
• Enable Others to Act – Builds strong, inclusive partnerships that share ownership, develop others, and value diverse perspectives.
• Encourage the Heart – Recognizes contributions genuinely and celebrates shared values to build a culture of appreciation, respect, and accountability.

Why Chromalloy?

At Chromalloy, leadership is about more than achieving production targets. We seek leaders who develop people, challenge the status quo, collaborate across functions, and lead with integrity. Our values of Integrity, Quality, Innovation, Customer Focus, Pride, and Passion guide everything we do.

This role is ideal for an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, coaching future leaders, driving operational excellence, and influencing results beyond their immediate team. If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, improving processes, and creating a culture where employees can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/