Manufacturing Supervisor

About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense 

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles.

Business units are in Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Hauppauge, New York; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco. Parent company CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is headquartered in Corona, California.

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives are achieved. This role directly supervises one Manufacturing Lead and a team of production employees while driving operational excellence, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing area.

Principal Activities

• Ensure completion and on-time delivery of products at the lowest possible cost and highest quality.
• Supervise and support one Manufacturing Lead and production personnel to meet daily production requirements.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate labor resources to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, problem solving, waste elimination, and employee engagement.
• Lead daily production meetings and communicate key performance metrics, priorities, and customer requirements.
• Monitor production workflow and identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, and utilization.
• Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, performance management, and development.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and support succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
• Ensure employees are trained and certified in applicable procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Interface with upstream and downstream operations to address manufacturing issues affecting production flow.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, and Customer Service departments to resolve production challenges.
• Provide Estimated Time to Complete (ETC) for products to Planning and Customer Service.
• Create and analyze performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.
• Implement and sustain standardized work, visual management systems, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to quality, productivity, and operational issues.
• Manage implementation of design changes, engineering revisions, and new product introductions into production.
• Coordinate closely with the Documentation and Engineering departments when developing new assembly documentation and work instructions.
• Review and account for exceptions to work order standards and labor reporting.
• Participate in and support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including disposition of failed production units.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle count participation, material control practices, and transaction compliance.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and regulatory standards applicable to aerospace manufacturing.
• Support audits conducted by customers, regulatory agencies, and internal quality teams.
• Drive accountability for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, scrap, and labor efficiency.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Results-oriented with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective conflict resolution and employee relations skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data and metrics.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory or management role.
• Experience leading teams in an aerospace, defense, highly regulated, or complex manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working within AS9100 quality systems and aerospace regulatory requirements preferred.
• FAA Repair Station experience is a plus.
• Experience participating in MRB activities, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to embrace change and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities