Production Supervisor 3rd Shift Wichita

Job Description
Production Supervisor (3rd Shift) – Wichita, KS

Aerospace Manufacturing & Machining

The Production Supervisor will plan, organize, and control production to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The supervisor will directly supervise and coordinate production activities between machine operators, overseeing daily production schedules and ensuring inventory levels are managed properly.

Shift:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 4 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Position Details

Posted: April 13, 2026

Type: Full‑Time / On‑Site

Location: 5338 West 21 St, Suite 100, Wichita, KS 67205, USA

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Minimum 3 years of knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques

2–3 years of manufacturing experience required

Responsibilities

Oversee day‑to‑day workflow of production staff

Manage production operators

Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Work with department leaders to monitor each department and make recommendations to improve performance that impacts the organization

Oversee the production process to ensure delivery of high‑quality products that meet customer needs

Ensure appropriate production rate to reduce delivery delays

Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales departments to identify and resolve quality concerns

Identify bottlenecks or delays in production; ensure necessary labor, materials and other resources are available to relieve production bottlenecks and delays

Use production planning and scheduling to limit material shortages

Ensure production machinery complies with professional and safety standards

Effectively and clearly communicate potential risks in a timely manner

Resolve employee, customer or contractor issues

Coordinate with internal and external parties to exchange relevant information

Prepare staff schedules and determine work assignments, including timeline completions for projects

Represent the organization in external relations, including negotiations

Act as liaison between departments or other groups to improve function, performance or communication

Review applicable policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and relevance and communicate said policies and procedures, updating as necessary

Ensure Corrective Action Reports are submitted on time with proper resolutions

Enforce safety and health regulations

Direct and coordinate employees engaged in the production or processing of goods

Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments

Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals

Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions

Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure operators conform to standards

Conduct employee training in equipment operations, work and safety procedures, or assign training to experienced workers

Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies for workers

Keep records of employees attendance and hours worked

Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records to determine production requirements and evaluate outputs

Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services

Maintain operations data (time, production, cost records) and prepare management reports of results

Determine standards, budgets, production goals, and rates based on policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads

Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances

Set up and adjust machines and equipment

Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency

Recommend or execute personnel actions (hirings, evaluations, promotions)

Implement corrective actions to address organizational or departmental issues

Departmental Coordination

Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments, including procurement, distribution, and management

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