Supervisor, Operations
Core
Manage day-to-day operations for the manufacture and assembly of solid rocket motor (SRM) hardware across multiple shifts.
Role type
Senior IC operations supervisor (aerospace/defense manufacturing)
Builds
Solid rocket motor hardware
Domain
Aerospace, defense, and national security (energetics)
Required skills
Multi-shift team leadership, shop floor budget management, vendor management, safety compliance (FOD/energetic materials), root cause analysis, preventive maintenance planning, Lean/continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing experience, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, AS9100 regulated systems experience, MES/CMMS proficiency, government customer interface
Technologies
ERP/MES systems, MS Office
Responsibilities
Schedule and lead build technicians across shifts; manage shop supplies/tooling budget and vendor relationships; enforce safety protocols and 5S standards; drive equipment uptime and preventive maintenance; mentor shift leads; represent shop operations in program reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC