Supervisor, Production

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Newington, CT

Company Description:

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.


Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail oriented Production Supervisor to plan, direct, and coordinate all assigned operations following manufacturing objectives. As a Production Supervisor, you will manage and provide direction to departmental personnel in implementing modern, cost-effective practices to achieve the goals of the department according to all safety, quality, housekeeping, and production standards. This position will supervise all personnel and operations in the department by employing leadership, hands-on technical support, scheduling, and project management.


Essential Functions:

• Monitor manufacturing activities and ensure manufacturing processes are being followed and that all quality requirements are being met or exceeded
• Review and dispose of all scrap produced in the department which includes effective root cause and corrective action analysis
• Direct departmental activities providing assurance of safety, health, and compliance with environmental rules and regulations
• Directly supervises the employees in their department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Engage in efforts to continuously improve the processes on the shop floor.
• Ensure that HR policies, procedures, and regulations are followed and documented
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment
• Meet departmental metrics
• Perform other related duties or responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace preferred
• 3+ years of supervision experience

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or other related field preferred
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level
• Ability to interpret and edit FANUC G-code programming
• Proficient in FANUC, Okuma controls
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering work instructions
• Ability to initiate, record, recommend, verify, and implement corrective actions or solutions to problems relating to product, process or quality system.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel domestically - 5%

Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

*Subject to change with or without notice*

Rev 1 - 8/27/2025