Production Supervisor

Envision Technology, an innovative small business providing advanced electro-optical solutions for defense applications, is seeking a Production Supervisor. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for supervising hourly employees engaged in the manufacture of electro-optical systems, in accordance with an established build plan.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise hourly touch labor employees and ensure that established build plan is executed on schedule and within budget.
• Develop a thorough understanding of assigned product lines, including (but not limited to) material requirements (BOM), quality objectives, cycle times, process steps and equipment requirements.
• Understand the output capacity of assigned production lines, as well as the constraints and make recommendations to management on requirements for capacity increases.
• Make recommendations to management on workforce sizing.
• Provide input on the build plan, including decisions to increase or decrease production rates.
• Ensure that HPU targets are hit and implement improvements.
• Ensure that employees are given daily assignments and expectations and track execution.
• Interface daily with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Program Management and other functions to request support and/or provide updates.
• Ensure that all program objectives are met, including customer expectations, deliverables, compliance and quality provisions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing, with at least 2 years experience in a supervisory or leadership position.
• Experience with laser systems, night vision/imaging systems, and target location systems is a plus.
• Bachelors degree is a plus.
• Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple activities at once.
• Possess a solid understanding of manufacturing management concepts such as lead times, cycle times, capacity planning, inventory control, etc.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills to drive self and team to meet goals and objectives of programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Successful candidates will be very familiar with Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with Visio and PowerPoint is a plus.

Additional Information:

• Applicant must be a US Person.
• Individuals applying for this position should have the aptitude and motivation to proactively contribute to a small business culture from day one and grow with the company.
• First shift salaried, exempt position with a 9/80 schedule. While Envision Technology strives to complete all work during standard shifts, overtime work may be required to meet company or customer requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position will have access to information and items protected under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and must therefore be a U.S. person as that term is defined under ITAR, 22 CFR 120.62.