Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group (Nammo AS). Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (NDS) develops, manufactures, and supports Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLMs), energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aerospace structures.

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Manufacturing Supervisor will oversee a team of lead technicians and operators at our propellant manufacturing plant. This role is essential in ensuring that safety, scheduling, planning, training, personnel management, and financial objectives are met. The Supervisor will work closely with various departments to maintain the highest operational efficiency and safety standards. This position reports to Plant Operations Manager.

How you will be rewarded as our Manufacturing Supervisor:
• Competitive compensation
• Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days (off on Fridays)
• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K), employee assistance programs, health savings account

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and manage a team of technicians, ensuring efficient and compliant execution of daily tasks
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of assigned department
• Uphold a robust safety culture by enforcing PPE usage and promptly addressing safety concerns
• Execute the plant master schedule effectively
• Conduct daily stand-ups and assign tasks
• Review each job for unique requirements, verify assignments, and determine personnel capacity, capability, and training
• Ensure adherence to all rules and regulations and report unplanned events immediately to plant management and HESS as needed
• Assess and mitigate schedule risks for each job, inform plant management as needed
• Oversee comprehensive training programs, ensuring personnel competency and documentation
• Provide learning and growth opportunities for operations personnel
• Address interpersonal issues timely, involving HR and senior leadership as necessary
• Discipline personnel appropriately for rule violations, using coaching, verbal and written warnings, and terminations as necessary
• Manage tooling inventory, generate maintenance requests, and collaborate with engineering for operational support
• Foster a continuous improvement in culture by documenting and implementing improvement ideas.
• Track and report production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Enforce a culture of safety and efficiency. Embody the company’s core values of Dedication, Precision, and Care.
• Other duties, as assigned

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or ten-plus years of related experience
• Proven experience in motivation and training of subordinates and developing skills
• Ability to solve problems and provide input for performance reviews
• Capacity to read and interpret procedures accurately and to provide related guidance to subordinates, as required
• Ability to assist in the interview process for hiring new employees
• Effectively present information to peers and respond to questions from others, including the management team and customers
• Punctuality is a must! Ability to be at work on time and lead as an example to subordinates
• The ability to support management through leadership of others and provide a positive example to peers.
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) preferred
• Ability to gain BATF clearance to work with our products

COMPETENCIES:
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Leadership or teamwork abilities.

**Note**: Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.