Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor
About Shield AI

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company dedicated to protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Our products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With a presence across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, our technology supports operations on a global scale. To learn more, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Summary

As a Production Supervisor at Shield AI, you will be responsible for leading production operations and teams to ensure efficient manufacturing, high product quality, and on-time delivery. You will drive operational excellence and support the successful execution of production schedules, working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and scale manufacturing processes as we grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.
• Manage production schedules and coordinate resources to meet output targets and delivery deadlines.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and support new product introductions, process improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and proactively implement solutions to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Oversee training and onboarding of new production team members.
• Support special projects and manufacturing initiatives as the organization evolves and scales.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or operations leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules, prioritize tasks, and resolve operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading, training, and developing production or manufacturing teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing best practices, quality control, and workflow optimization.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growth-focused organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in manufacturing or production supervision, particularly in aerospace, defense, or technology-intensive environments.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP and production scheduling systems.
• Experience scaling production operations in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

Shield AI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package aligned to your office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.