# Production Supervisor

**Company**: Shield AI
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $95,000–$125,000
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Production Supervisor to oversee V-BAT manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production workflows, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous process improvement in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing and defense industry requirements.

Responsibilities:

- Supervise daily production operations, ensuring adherence to schedules, safety regulations, and quality standards.

- Lead and develop a team of technicians and assembly personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

- Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

- Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to resolve production challenges and ensure seamless execution of manufacturing plans.

- Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense industry standards, including AS9100, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements.

- Maintain and enforce safety protocols to create a secure and compliant work environment.

- Train and mentor production staff, promoting best practices and technical skill development.

- Troubleshoot production issues, implement corrective actions, and provide technical support as needed.

- Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring manufacturability and scalability of designs.

Required qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

- 5+ years of experience in a production supervisory role in a medium to high rate production environment for complex assemblies/products.

- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.

- Strong communication and leadership abilities to manage cross-functional teams effectively.

- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.

Preferred qualifications:

- Experience working with aerospace composites, avionics, propulsion systems, or final aircraft integration.

- Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, assembly, and testing.

- Familiarity with defense-related compliance requirements (e.g., ITAR, DFARS).

- Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent.

- Experience in a rapidly scaling production environment.

Additional Information

Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

## Skills

### Required
- Lean manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous improvement
- ERP/MRP systems
- Production planning tools

### Nice to have
- Aerospace composites
- Avionics
- Propulsion systems
- Final aircraft integration

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