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Neon · 1 month ago

Operations Supervisor

Manchester, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $102K/yr

4+ years exp

Neon Aero is an innovative aerospace company aiming to transform the industry with advanced manufacturing techniques. As an Operations Supervisor, you will lead a production team to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets while driving continuous improvement and collaboration across various departments.

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U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations for your area, ensuring we hit safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets

Assign work, set clear expectations, and coach a high-performing team; monitor output and remove roadblocks in real time

Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards (FAA, AS9100, customer requirements)

Track and report production output, labor utilization, and KPIs; use data to prioritize actions and communicate status

Partner with Quality & Engineering to resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain product conformance

Support workforce planning: scheduling, overtime management, and staffing aligned to demand

Champion continuous improvement (Lean) and engage your team in problem-solving and waste reduction

Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance input for production team members

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; lead EHS initiatives and safety rituals

Contribute to projects that improve efficiency, reduce cost, and elevate overall operational performance

Qualification

Manufacturing operations leadershipERP/MRP proficiencyLean Six SigmaAerospace industry experienceAS9100 complianceCoachingData-driven decision makingMentoringConflict resolutionTime managementClear communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

4+ years in manufacturing, including 2+ years in a lead/supervisory role (aerospace/aviation strongly preferred)

Shop-floor control & production planning; fluent with ERP/MRP (SAP or similar) and Microsoft Office

Familiar with AS9100, FAA, ITAR; strong EHS mindset and right-first-time quality

Proven people leader: coach, mentor, set clear expectations, and lift team performance

Lean working knowledge (Lean Six Sigma preferred); drives CI and root-cause problem solving

Clear communicator and collaborator across Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain; balances changing priorities with calm, customer-focused judgment

Data-driven: track KPIs, interpret trends, prioritize actions; strong organization, conflict resolution, and time management

Composite manufacturing experience desired

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

Lean working knowledge (Lean Six Sigma preferred); drives CI and root-cause problem solving

Composite manufacturing experience desired

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full heath benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K) designed to support you in and out of work.