Operations - Supervisor, Production
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Chromalloy scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Summary
We’re looking for a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing production teams and support daily execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance. This role provides leadership, direction, and coaching to ensure production goals are met while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, customer service, operational excellence, and employee development
The successful candidate will be responsible for assigning and executing production schedules, developing employees, improving processes, and ensuring customer commitments are met, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Work That Matters
At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. As a people leader, you'll play a key role in developing talent, improving processes, and delivering results that help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.
Location: On-Site, Windsor, CT
Shift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 7:00a-4:00p
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals
Assign, prioritize, and execute daily and weekly production schedules
Coordinate with Production Control, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and other departments to meet customer commitments
Ensure materials, supplies, equipment, and staffing are available to support production plans
Interpret specifications, blueprints, routing instructions, and job orders for employees
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and company requirements
Maintain and improve 5S, housekeeping, and workplace organization standards
Train, coach, mentor, and develop employees to build capability and performance
Manage employee performance, attendance, accountability, and development
Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, corrective actions, and talent development
Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Drive Lean, continuous improvement, and productivity initiatives
Monitor production metrics and communicate performance results to leadership
Maintain accurate production, labor, and operational records
Support customer requirements, audits, and delivery commitments
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning activities
What We’re Looking For
Associate’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of manufacturing experience; leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and shop floor processes
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Self-motivated with a high level of ownership and accountability
Ability to balance employee development with operational results
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree
Aerospace, repair station, machining, welding, or inspection experience
Lean Manufacturing, MOS, 5S, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement experience
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
A&P License or ability to obtain a Repairman Certificate, if required by site operations
Experience with production scheduling, workforce planning, and manufacturing metrics
Leadership Expectations and Values
Sets Direction: Aligns people and decisions to Chromalloy’s vision and delivers results through transparency and accountability.
Business Leadership: Drives enterprise value through sound judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and customer focus.
Leads with Courage: Communicates openly, addresses challenges directly, and fosters accountability.
Acts Decisively: Makes informed decisions, empowers others, and drives continuous improvement.
Builds Talent: Develops diverse, high-performing teams through trust, respect, and inclusion.
Owns Results: Sets clear expectations, establishes standards, and delivers operational excellence.