Production Supervisor, Aerospace

Job Title: Production Supervisor, Aerospace

Location:

Garden City, NY, US, 11530

Business Unit: Treitler FMH

Posting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Description:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating second-shift manufacturing operations in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor provides direct leadership to hourly union and/or non-union employees, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to achieve production goals. The shift schedule aligns with the Garden City facilitys second-shift operation 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop production personnel to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production objectives.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and workflow to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure adherence to customer commitments and delivery requirements.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with aerospace industry standards, engineering specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to address nonconformances, corrective actions, and process improvements.
• Review and manage labor utilization, overtime requirements, and staffing needs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, productivity, scrap, rework, and on-time delivery.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to quality and production issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Partner with Engineering, Materials, Planning, and Maintenance teams to resolve production constraints.
• Maintain accurate production records and shift reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in an aerospace, defense, precision machining, metal fabrication, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, routers, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training.
• Experience with welding, machining, assembly, brazing, heat transfer products, or precision manufacturing operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently walk the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Other Requirements:

• Due to the nature of our business programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 85,000

Salary Maximum: 115,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Long Island

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City