Production Supervisor

Who we are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What you will be doing As a Production Supervisor, you will be leading day-to-day operations of a production assembly line - owning output, quality, safety, and team performance. You'll be the first line of leadership on the floor, keeping the line running to plan and building the team as we scale. Responsibilities Production Execution Run daily line operations: startup, staffing, shift flow Hit daily/weekly output targets to takt time Manage line balancing & work assignments Escalate and resolve line-down issues fast Coordinate material availability with logistics/warehouse Team Leadership Supervise assembly technicians: scheduling, attendance, coverage Train and cross-train operators; maintain skills matrix Conduct performance feedback & coaching Support hiring and onboarding of new technicians Foster accountability and a strong floor culture Quality Enforce work instructions & build standards Drive first-pass yield; contain and disposition defects Support root cause & corrective actions with quality/engineering Uphold process discipline: no undocumented workarounds Continuous Improvement Track and report line metrics: output, cycle time, scrap/rework Identify bottlenecks and drive throughput improvements Lead 5S and daily tier/standup meetings Partner with manufacturing engineering on process changes Safety Enforce PPE, ergonomics, and safe work practices Report and support investigation of incidents & near-misses Maintain a clean, organized, audit-ready line You should have the following 3+ years in manufacturing/assembly operations 1+ years supervising or leading production teams Working knowledge of lean fundamentals: takt time, 5S, standard work Comfortable with production data: output tracking, basic metrics Strong floor presence; thrives in fast-paced environments Nice to Have Electronics or electromechanical assembly experience MES/ERP experience Startup or high-growth manufacturing background Experience standing up new lines or scaling output US Salary Range $39/hr - $43/hr USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package. We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.