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Operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, this role leads from the floor rather than an office-stepping in during critical prototype builds while removing daily operational roadblocks for technicians. The Production Supervisor is responsible for aligning daily shop-floor execution with overarching manufacturing goals by leading a high performing, multidisciplinary technical team. You will work cross-functionally across internal departments-collaborating with the engineering and R&D teams to solve complex technical challenges, bridge the gap between design and production, and set your team up for operational success. 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