Shift Manufacturing Leader – Precision Machining

Pursuit Aerospace

Plainville (CT)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Plainville, CT is seeking a results-oriented supervisor to manage shift manufacturing operations at our precision machining facility. You will supervise and plan work for assigned employees, optimize equipment use, and drive on-time delivery while upholding strict quality standards.

This 1st shift, on-site role emphasizes mentoring, Kaizen-style process improvements, safety, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers, materials, and quality control.

Qualifications

  • 3 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
  • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate work of assigned employees with time management and prioritization.
  • Maintain product quality and adhere to customer requirements and internal QA systems.
  • Mentor employees and promote safe, efficient operations.
  • Plan and execute area activities to meet shipping targets weekly, monthly, yearly.
  • Collaborate with engineers, materials, quality control, and other staff.

Skills

Leadership
Kaizen
Mentoring
Communication
Team coordination

Education

HS diploma
Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace in Plainville, CT is seeking a results-oriented supervisor to manage shift manufacturing operations at our precision machining facility. You will supervise and plan work for assigned employees, optimize equipment use, and drive on-time delivery while upholding strict quality standards.

This 1st shift, on-site role emphasizes mentoring, Kaizen-style process improvements, safety, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers, materials, and quality control.

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