Production Supervisor

Redwire's Goleta facility is Made for the Mission , delivering advanced power generation technologies that enable spacecraft to operate reliably across every orbit and mission profile. With proprietary designs, deep technical expertise, and largescale production capabilities, the team develops solar array solutions tailored to each customer's size, power, and orbital needs. At the heart of these offerings is Redwire's patented Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA), an awardwinning system that uses composite booms and modular photovoltaic blankets to create compactly stowable, highly efficient solar arrays. These mission-proven power systems have supported successful deployments across LEO, GEO, and deep space missions, including the ISS, NASA's IXPE mission, and NASA's DART mission. Summary We have a current opportunity for a Production Supervisor to join our team in Goleta, CA. The Production Supervisor leads daily production activities by ensuring technicians are properly supported, trained, and equipped to deliver highquality flight hardware. This role maintains safe work practices, drives operational readiness, and partners crossfunctionally to keep production flowing efficiently and compliantly. The supervisor plays a critical part in Redwire's mission by enabling reliable execution on the production floor and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Oversee daily technician staffing, scheduling, and task assignments to ensure balanced workload and efficient production flow. Maintain an active, visible presence on the production floor to support technicians, remove blockers, and reinforce safety and company policies. Coach, mentor, and develop technicians through regular feedback, handson guidance, and structured training to build technical capability and a strong team culture. Ensure tools, equipment, and workstations are organized, maintained, and readily available to support uninterrupted operations. Coordinate facility and equipment maintenance to preserve production readiness and operational continuity. Conduct workspace and documentation audits to ensure compliance with procedures, quality standards, safety expectations, and proper signoff practices. Provide direct ERP support, helping technicians resolve workflow, routing, or documentation issues. Serve as the primary communication link between technicians and crossfunctional teams such as Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Material Control to resolve issues quickly and collaboratively. Lead onboarding, ensure completion of required training, and support ongoing skill development and technical growth for technicians. Manage timecards, attendance, routine checkins, and personnel matters in partnership with HR and leadership while communicating priorities and updates clearly. Basic Qualifications High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent plus advanced training. At least 6+ years of experience working in an aerospace manufacturing or equivalent setting with increasing responsibility. Strong mechanical aptitude, good fabrication skills, and general shop experience. ERP knowledge and intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365. Ability to work weekends as needed to support delivery schedules. Ability to stand, walk, reach, grasp, handle tools and materials, and safely lift or move items up to 50 lbs. Preferred Qualifications Experience with 5S/6S, Lean, or continuous improvement methods. Ability to interpret and work from drawings, diagrams, and detailed procedures. Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing tools, adhesives, chemicals, and equipment. Ability to take direction from multiple sources and manage time to meet daily milestones as well as longerterm project commitments. Ability to travel - an average of 15% travel may be required. Most travel is local, but some overnight travel may be needed. Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Don't meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you're excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Pay Range $94,000 - $140,000 How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy) Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay. Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here