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This role develops and coaches a Cell Leader, building leadership capability and ensuring strong daily control of operations.\nAccountable for people, performance, workflow, and resource management, the Supervisor ensures full compliance with aerospace regulations and company standards. They champion continuous improvement, applying Lean principles, leading Kaizen events, and embedding standard work in partnership with the CI function, owning delivery and sustainment of improvements within the shift.\nFocused on meeting customer requirements on time, in full, and to quality standards, the Supervisor fosters a culture of safety, engagement, and operational excellence. This hands-on leadership role demands sound judgment, structured problem-solving, and collaboration across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain. 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