Production Supervisor

Position Type Full Time

Description

Position Summary The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency targets are consistently met. This role provides leadership to production teams, coordinates workflow, resolves issues in real time, and drives continuous improvement across the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day production activities to meet schedule, quality, and output goals

• Lead, coach, manage and develop production team members; support training, onboarding, and performance and attendance management

• Ensure adherence to safety policies, production work instructions, employee handbook, regulatory requirements, and company operating procedures

• Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, implement and sustain one piece flow, 5S and other lean principles to optimize processes for efficiency and cost reduction

• Maintain accurate records for production reporting, inventory usage, and labor tracking

• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to resolve identified issues and improve workflow

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through problem-solving, root cause analysis, and lean methodologies throughout Operations

• Support staff planning by managing schedules, shift assignments, and attendance

• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture that delivers results in a fast pace environment

• Hold daily shift start up meetings, effectively communicating quality or safety alerts, shift assignments, daily production goals linked to company objectives.

• Publish end of shift report to operation leadership, including actual production output versus daily targets, opportunities for improvement, and labor efficiency

• Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations environment

• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience preferred

• High school diploma or GED required

• Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Business or a related field preferred

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, AS9100 quality standards, and production workflows

• Excellent leadership, communication, talent development and decision-making skills

• Proven ability to be adaptable and flexible with changing company priorities while maintaining production performance

• Ability to analyze data, solve problems utilizing structured problem solving tools, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Prior knowledge and experience implementing lean manufacturing or six sigma continuous improvement principles

• Proficiency with production management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office tools. Experience with SAP a plus.

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, capability to lift materials up to 50 pounds, and other physical requirements involved in working in a manufacturing environment

Background Check

This position requires successful completion of a post-offer background check. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify a candidate. Each case is reviewed in line with applicable federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position involves access to technology and technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and must not require sponsorship for export-controlled work.

E-Verify

Red Cat participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.