Program Production Supervisor-Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Job Summary

The Program Production Supervisor – Unusual Machines Program is responsible for supervising daily production activities and personnel supporting the Unusual Machines Program. This position ensures production work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established schedules, quality standards, work instructions, and program requirements.
The Production Supervisor coordinates closely with the Director Factory Operation, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to address production issues, manage priorities, maintain workflow, and ensure program deliverables remain on schedule.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities supporting the Unusual Machines Program.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and monitor employee productivity and production progress.
• Ensure personnel have the required materials, tools, equipment, documentation, and work instructions to complete assigned tasks.
• Monitor production schedules and communicate potential delays, resource constraints, and other issues to the Director Factory Operations
• Coordinate kitting, material staging, assembly and other production activities as applicable.
• Verify that production personnel follow approved procedures, work instructions, quality requirements, and safety practices.
• Monitor work-in-process and ensure completed work moves through the production process efficiently.
• Coordinate with the inventory personnel regarding material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and material availability.
• Work with Quality personnel to address inspections, nonconformances, rework, and corrective actions Director Factory Operations
• Identify production bottlenecks and report findings to Director Factory Operations
• Monitor employee attendance, timekeeping, productivity, and adherence to assigned work schedules.
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and feedback to production employees.
• Assist management with employee training, onboarding, cross-training, and development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Ensure tools, equipment, materials, and production areas are properly maintained and organized.
• Track and communicate production metrics, status, issues, and accomplishments.
• Participate in daily production meetings, program meetings, and other operational meetings as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve productivity, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Escalate significant production, personnel, quality, safety, or schedule concerns to the Director Factory Operation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable customer or contractual requirements.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, material handling, or a related environment.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, production documentation, drawings, and work instructions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple production activities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and production personnel.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting complex or low-volume/high-mix manufacturing programs.
• Experience with aerospace, defense, simulation, robotics, technology, or other technical manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP or manufacturing management systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
• Experience supervising production teams.
• Familiarity with inventory control, kitting, assembly, integration, and testing processes.

Essential Mental Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving and reasoning skills to assist with resolution of issues.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Capability to interpret data.

Essential Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Equipment/Software/Tools Used

• Computers and standard office equipment
• Production and assembly equipment
• Material handling carts, dollies, and hand trucks
• Pallet jacks and forklifts, where trained and authorized
• Inspection and measurement equipment
• Production staging and storage equipment
• Label printers and barcode scanners
• Hand tools used for assembly and production activities
• Measuring and inspection tools
• Power tools, as authorized
• Packaging and material preparation tools
• PPE and safety equipment appropriate to the work area

Our Heritage:

Founded in 1998 by an engineer, AVT Simulation is an Orlando-based, end-to-end systems integration and full-service modeling and simulation small business. Since our beginning, AVT's highly specialized staff of engineers has included some of the top leaders in the simulation industry. With an average of over 20 years of simulation experience, our dedicated staff provides specialized solutions for customers requiring on point solutions to complex problems.

AVT has always been a company that strives to make a positive difference in the lives we touch. These lives include our employees and their families, our partner companies and their employees, and ultimately the warfighters receiving our products and services. Our core values are so very important to us as a company. They guide us towards success. They make us a great company to work for and a strong partner to work with.

- People First
- Mission Excellence
- Do the Right Thing
- Commitment

People First is our first and most important core value because we firmly believe the success of AVT is directly related to supporting our employees. We have a lot of fun (with regular employee events and engagements), while still working hard to accomplish our mission of serving our military and the warfighter.

We’re looking for candidates that embody these core values, know how to have fun while working hard, and think they would thrive in an environment like ours. If you’re a self-motivated individual, then come join AVT. Come make your difference.

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