Shop Cell Supervisor
Job Description

Reports To

Plant Supervisor

Shift: A-Shift (Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 4:30 pm // Friday's as required // 45 Hour Minimum)

Salary Range: Annual - $70,000 - $80,000 (DOE)

Position Summary

The Shop Cell Supervisor is responsible for the daily leadership, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity of an assigned manufacturing cell. Reporting directly to the Plant Supervisor, this position ensures production goals are achieved while maintaining compliance with customer requirements, AS9100 standards, and company policies. The supervisor develops employees, drives continuous improvement, and promotes a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Safety

Promote a zero-incident safety culture.
Conduct daily safety observations and corrective actions.
Ensure PPE and safety compliance.
Lead incident investigations.
Verify machine guarding and conduct 5S/FOD inspections.

Production

Direct daily production activities.
Meet production schedules.
Balance manpower.
Monitor OEE and labor efficiency.
Coordinate with Scheduling, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

Quality

Maintain AS9100 compliance.
Ensure adherence to SWIs.
Monitor scrap and rework.
Maintain traceability and calibrated gages.
Lead containment and corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement

Lead Lean initiatives and Kaizen events.
Reduce waste.
Improve cell layout and flow.
Maintain visual KPI boards.

Employee Leadership

Supervise, coach, and develop employees.
Conduct daily shift meetings.
Cross-train team members.
Complete performance evaluations.
Manage attendance and discipline.

Inventory & Materials

Monitor WIP and FIFO.
Coordinate material availability.
Maintain inventory accuracy.

Maintenance

Verify operator PM completion.
Coordinate equipment repairs.
Monitor tooling condition.

Daily Responsibilities

Conduct daily Tier Meeting
Review safety metrics
Review production schedule
Review scrap
Review on-time delivery
Review past due orders
Review earned hours
Verify PM completion
Verify 5S/FOD
Update KPI boards
Conduct Gemba walk

Key Performance Indicators

Category	Metrics
Safety	OSHA Recordables, Near Misses, 5S Audit Score
Quality	Scrap %, First Pass Yield, NCRs, Calibration Compliance
Delivery	On-Time Delivery, Schedule Adherence, Past Due Dollars
Cost	Earned Hours, Labor Efficiency, Tooling Cost, Overtime
Continuous Improvement	Kaizen Events, Cost Savings, Action Items Closed

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (Associate's or Bachelor's preferred)
5+ years manufacturing experience
2+ years supervisory experience
Lean Manufacturing knowledge
ERP experience
Strong communication and leadership skills
AS9100/aerospace manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Leadership
Problem Solving
Lean Manufacturing
Production Scheduling
KPI Management
Root Cause Analysis
Microsoft Office
ERP Systems

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk for extended periods
Lift up to 40 lbs occasionally
Work around machinery
Wear required PPE

Success Measures

98%+ On-Time Delivery
15% Scrap Reduction
10% Labor Efficiency Improvement
100% PM Completion
95%+ 5S Audit Score
100% Calibration Compliance
One continuous improvement project per quarter