Factory Supervisor
Core
Lead execution of high-rate production using lean principles to drive output against build plans while maintaining quality and process discipline.
Role type
Senior IC factory supervisor (manufacturing)
Builds
High-rate production systems for defense and commercial air operator products
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean manufacturing systems, standard work, WIP control, flow management, structured problem solving (5-Why), technician management, visual management, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Toyota Production System, tiered accountability systems, electronics/hardware manufacturing, aerospace/defense production, ERP/MES systems
Technologies
ERP, MES
Responsibilities
Own shift-level execution vs. build plan, implement and maintain visual management, direct and prioritize technician work in real time, lead structured problem solving on production issues, enforce discipline around pace and quality, capture and standardize improvements into process
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
