What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Precision Aviation Group?
Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries worldwide. With over 1.1 million square feet of sales and service facilities in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Brazil, PAG’s 27 locations and customer-focused business model serve aviation customers through Supply Chain and inventory-supported maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (ISMRO) services.
JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Supervisor to lead and coordinate daily operations in the areas of machining, welding, stripping, quality assurance, and cleaning within an aviation manufacturing or MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environment. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with aviation industry standards, safety regulations, and production schedules, while maintaining the highest levels of quality and efficiency.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee and coordinate daily operations on the shop floor, including machining, welding, chemical/mechanical stripping, and component cleaning.
- Serve as the production expediter by aligning area leads with customer service and purchasing requirements.
- Conduct daily production meetings with area leads to ensure alignment across all departments and maintain clear communication on priorities and progress.
- Ensure all production activities comply with aviation quality standards and regulatory requirements, including AS9100, FAA, and EASA.
- Manage workflow by monitoring each stage of the process, resolving bottlenecks, and ensuring each work area is properly staffed and supported.
- Continuously monitor and improve work center and personnel productivity and efficiency.
- Enforce compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) protocols—particularly those related to chemical use and welding fume exposure.
- Provide leadership and mentorship across the production team, with direct supervisory responsibility for area leads and a supportive role in developing all team members.
- Maintain accurate records of production activity, inspections, and quality logs.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Sales and Purchasing teams to ensure timely availability of parts and materials to support uninterrupted production flow.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level. Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling weights up to 50 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature variations.
Equipment Operated: Common machine shop equipment, disassembly fixtures, test fixtures, common hand tools, precision measuring tools/equipment, and various general shop and office machines/equipment.
Work Location: PAG- Aviation Welding Technologies, Uxbridge, MA
Working Hours: 7:30 – 4:30
Protective Equipment Required: PPE will be provided
Potential Hazards: Exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of and ability to develop and implement safety standards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Knowledge of and ability to develop and implement quality standards, procedures, specifications, and corrective actions.
- Ability to evaluate employee performance against established standards, recognizing employee strengths and developmental needs.
- Knowledge of and ability to effectively apply management practices to motivate staff, deal with difficult employee issues, and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively communicate, in verbal and written form, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of and ability to manage Aerospace MRO production, service, and quality processes.
- Ability to read, interpret, apply, and communicate technical information, including drawings and specifications.
Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification in Welding, Machining, or Manufacturing preferred.
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years in a supervisory role; aviation/aerospace industry strongly preferred .
- Proven experience with machining and welding operations, including knowledge of materials (aluminum, titanium, etc.).
- Familiarity with chemical/mechanical stripping processes and precision cleaning for aviation parts.
- Solid understanding of aviation compliance requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA, AS9100).
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and process specifications.
Certificates/Licenses:
Other: Other duties may be assigned in the role to support other locations or projects.
We offer competitive pay and a wide variety of benefits. Full time associates qualify for health benefits the first of the month following 30 days’ employment. Options include 4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision, base life (company paid), voluntary life, short and long-term disability, flex spending accounts, and telemedicine. Other benefits include vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end, 9 paid holidays, 401k with company match contributions.
Qualified candidates with strong drive, work ethic and commitment to quality are invited to apply at www.precisionaviationgroup.com using the Careers tab at the bottom of the page.
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