Senior Production Supervisor, 2nd shift

Chromalloy; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor for the On-Site facility in Carson City, NV. The role emphasizes developing talent, coaching frontline leaders, and guiding teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.

The successful candidate will lead Lean initiatives, build workforce capability through training and succession planning, and partner with Quality, Engineering and Planning to meet customer commitments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading production teams in manufacturing.
• Strong coaching and talent development skills.
• Deep knowledge of Lean, Kaizen and Value Stream improvements.
• Experience partnering across Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, HR.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.
• Develop employees and emerging leaders through coaching, mentoring, cross-training, and career development.
• Build workforce capability via training strategies, succession planning, and engagement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous learning and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and HR to resolve issues and remove barriers.
• Lead teams through production challenges, equipment issues, and urgent customer requirements.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the line.
• Analyze issues, identify root causes, and implement sustained corrective actions.
• Monitor metrics and create action plans to improve safety, quality, productivity, and engagement.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, retention, and workforce development efforts.
• Champion a safe, organized and high-performing work environment.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Second Shift | Typical Shift may be Monday - Friday, but there is schedule flexibility required; days and hours may vary based on business needs, including weekends Hours anticipated are 2:00 PM - Midnight

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.

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