Supervisor, Production (Machine Shop) (2833)

VSE Aviation, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation, Inc. in the United States seeks a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations at the MRO site, providing hands-on direction, coaching, and management to the team to ensure efficiency, quality, and airworthiness of components.

This role requires strong leadership, aviation experience, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams while driving process improvements and meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 6 years of technical experience and 3+ years in leadership.
• A&P license required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations in the machine shop ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Coach and direct team, schedule workload, and track performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvements.
• Maintain equipment via maintenance and calibration.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings for components.
• Ensure parts meet airworthiness specifications and document repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SUMMARY: The Production Supervisor is responsible for the effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity of the day-to-day operations of the MRO site. The person will be a hands-on leader providing direction, coaching, and management to the team. The position is both strategic and detail-oriented, with proven operations, supply chain, and technical experience in an aerospace MRO environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor and manage timeclock and attendance exceptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process improvements.
• Actively participate in future growth plans for their team.
• Hold their team accountable for their production levels and organizational expectations.
• Oversee daily operations in the machine shop to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Conduct regular maintenance and calibration of machinery.
• Troubleshoot machinery and production issues promptly.
• Developing and testing effective automated and manual systems.
• Provide all new and/or reoccurring training and technical support to machinists.
• Monitor and assist production flow of components.
• Communicate with other team leads daily on support opportunities.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Be involved with new capabilities within department.
• Utilize specialty and hand tools daily.
• Read and interpret technical data and drawings.
• Verify that all components are tested to the appropriate specifications to ensure airworthiness.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Strong Verbal and written communications skills.
• Planning and organization skills necessary to plan, prioritize and coordinate workload of assigned employees within a multiple project setting.
• Computer skills necessary to learn and / or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, project, email, and web-based application.
• Engineering technical support for cross-functional teams.
• Engineering responsibilities as assigned/required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree
• 6 years of relevant/technical work experience and 3+ years of leadership experience
• OR an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• High mechanical aptitude required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and scheduling applications.
• Flexibility to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
• Ability to function in fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Attention to small details as well as strong math skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years of operational work experience.
• 6+ years in the aviation industry.

OTHER:

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.