Production Supervisor I/II - Paso

The role

This job is a production supervisor role with two levels, I and II. You will run daily execution and lead the floor team in an assigned manufacturing area, with hands-on work only as needed. Level II adds technical leadership in a specialty area such as Avionics, Machining or Advanced Composites.

What you will do

• Own day-to-day execution for the assigned area, shift, or line
• Translate production plans and priorities into clear daily direction
• Coordinate labor, sequence work, and manage shift execution
• Directly manage floor team members, including attendance, performance, and conduct
• Set clear expectations and provide regular coaching and feedback
• Enforce compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and internal procedures
• Serve as first-line quality gate for workmanship and process adherence
• Communicate priorities, risks, and status clearly to Manufacturing Managers
• Reinforce standard work, 5S, and visual management
• Lead Kaizen and problem-solving activities (Level II: tied to process capability, scrap reduction, and throughput)

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing (Supervisor I)
• Prior experience as a team lead, lead technician, or informal frontline leader (Supervisor I)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing execution, quality and workmanship standards, and safety practices in regulated environments (Supervisor I)
• Ability to balance hands-on support with people leadership responsibilities (Supervisor I)
• Strong communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP or production tracking systems
• 6+ years in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing (Supervisor II)
• 2+ years in formal supervisory or technical lead role (Supervisor II)
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one specialty domain: Avionics integration/harness/test, CNC machining/fabrication, or Composites/advanced assembly (Supervisor II)

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree (Supervisor I)
• Experience supporting end-item UAV assembly or complex electromechanical builds (Supervisor I)
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving (Supervisor I)
• Prior responsibility for shift leadership or area ownership (Supervisor I)
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred (Supervisor II)
• Prior ownership of an avionics production cell, machining department, or test or integration area (Supervisor II)
• Experience supporting first article inspections, MRB processes, or NPI or rapid scale programs (Supervisor II)
• Lean / Six Sigma / structured CI training (Supervisor II)
• Mentorship or leadership development experience (Supervisor II)

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and more benefit options
• 401k with company match
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 annual company holidays
• Innovative environment working on cutting-edge defense and aerospace technology
• Collaborative culture
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• The employer uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility
• A government security clearance may be required

About the company

Zone 5 Technologies develops precision weapons, interceptors, and unmanned aircraft systems for the United States and its allies. It is a federal contractor.