Manufacturing Supervisor - Aerospace Industry

Superior Metals Manufacturing is a manufacturer of super alloys for the metal casting industry including investment castings for the Aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine sectors. We are currently seeking a dedicated hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor to lead our weekend night shift operations. If you’re a strong communicator with a passion for process improvement and team development, we invite you to apply.

Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Supervisor will oversee night shift weekend operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met. This role supports and leads team members, maintains standard work processes, and drives performance against daily goals and objectives.

Location: Chittenango, NY
Schedule: Night Shift – Weekends (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
Salary: Starts at $75k , but will be evaluated depending on candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality & Training

• Enforce quality standards and ensure compliance with processes and policies
• Support process improvements to ensure a consistent, high-quality product
• Ensure standardized work is in place and followed
• Oversee team member training, including Job Instruction (JI) and cross-training plans

Productivity & Operations

• Ensure production targets and ship schedules are met
• Monitor and document daily performance against targets (Daily P&L)
• Manage staffing levels and support productivity through team engagement
• Lead shift handoffs and follow Leader Standard Work
• Foster a continuous improvement culture

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead production team in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Coach and mentor team members and Team Leaders
• Address and resolve issues, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Ensure accountability and drive results within the team

Safety

• Promote a culture of safety and adherence to all safety protocols
• Complete accident investigations and lead implementation of safety improvements
• Model safe work behaviors and enforce 6S practices
• Conduct root cause analysis for safety incidents and implement countermeasures

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience: Minimum 4–5 years in manufacturing, with leadership or supervisory experience needed

Skills Required:

• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents
• Basic math and reasoning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with manufacturing software preferred
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Moderate noise; 80% plant floor / 20% office
• Physical Demands: Standing/walking for up to 8 hours; lifting up to 75 lbs
• Location Requirement: Must be able to work onsite at the Chittenango, NY facility
• Availability: Must be able to work 12-hour night shifts on weekends (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) and overtime as required

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Step into a state-of-the-art melt shop where cutting-edge technology meets precision manufacturing.
Career Growth: Expand your expertise across production planning, logistics, and team leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced industry.
Impactful Role: Play a critical part in driving quality and performance by managing the production and shipment of high-performance alloy components.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive, team-oriented setting that values input, growth, and accountability.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a quarterly discretionary bonus, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, company-paid life insurance, and more!

About Us:
Superior Metals Manufacturing (SMM) is a Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) company. SMM at CPP is a part of an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large “function critical” products. CPP provides its customers with a “total solution” source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

It is the policy of CPP Corporation to cooperate to the fullest extent with the applicable regulations of the Civil Rights Act and any legislation on Equal Employment Opportunity. CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.

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This is a management position
This is a full time position