Production Supervisor

📣 NOW HIRING: Production Supervisor

PDS Defense, Inc. | Chantilly, VA
Job ID: 218461
💼 Position Details

• Schedule: 9/80 A | 1st Shift
• Hours: 6:00 AM Start
• Pay Rate: $30.26/hour

🔧 About the Role

As a Manufacturing Operations Coordinator / Production Supervisor, you will support the Sr. Manager of Operations and Factory Operations team in manufacturing, assembly, and testing of electro-mechanical assemblies.

You'll play a key role in executing production plans while ensuring compliance with ISO9001 / AS9100 quality standards.
✅ Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily production build plans
• Participate in tiered accountability meetings
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks
• Monitor KPIs and drive 'Return to Green' improvements
• Conduct WIP audits and cycle counts
• Manage consumables and KANBAN inventory
• Submit purchase requisitions
• Ensure compliance with QMS procedures
• Support quality maintenance and calibration activities
• Maintain documentation, logs, and reports
• Assist in production tasks (kitting, assembly, testing, packaging)
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA/RCCA)
• Perform additional duties as assigned

🎓 Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years in manufacturing, assembly, or factory operations
• Experience with ISO9001 and/or AS9100 QMS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with MES / ERP / MRP systems
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Must meet U.S. person / clearance requirements

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience (Lead, Supervisor, or Manager)
• Experience with MRP and factory control tools
• Lean Six Sigma (Yellow or Green Belt)
• Knowledge of RCA tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D)
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD-001)
• Experience with PowerBI and/or Oracle

🏭 Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs
• Prolonged standing, walking, and repetitive movements
• Manual dexterity for gripping, pinching, and assembly work
• Occasional microscope work
• Strong visual acuity (near, far, color, peripheral, depth)

🎁 Benefits (Varies by Assignment)

• Direct deposit
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Short-term disability
• Medical coverage options
• Free career counseling
• Skills training programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• DailyPay (select locations)

✨ Interested?

Please click the link below to schedule a phone screening for this position:
https://calendly.com/prado_c/indeed-position-details-screening



Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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