Production Supervisor Job at Redwire Space (Goleta)

Job Description

We have a current opportunity for a Production Supervisor to join our team in Goleta, CA. The Production Supervisor leads daily production activities by ensuring technicians are properly supported, trained, and equipped to deliver high‑quality flight hardware. This role maintains safe work practices, drives operational readiness, and partners cross‑functionally to keep production flowing efficiently and compliantly. The supervisor plays a critical part in Redwire’s mission by enabling reliable execution on the production floor and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility

Oversee daily technician staffing, scheduling, and task assignments to ensure balanced workload and efficient production flow
Maintain an active, visible presence on the production floor to support technicians, remove blockers, and reinforce safety and company policies
Coach, mentor, and develop technicians through regular feedback, hands‑on guidance, and structured training to build technical capability and a strong team culture
Ensure tools, equipment, and workstations are organized, maintained, and readily available to support uninterrupted operations
Coordinate facility and equipment maintenance to preserve production readiness and operational continuity
Conduct workspace and documentation audits to ensure compliance with procedures, quality standards, safety expectations, and proper signoff practices
Provide direct ERP support, helping technicians resolve workflow, routing, or documentation issues
Serve as the primary communication link between technicians and cross‑functional teams such as Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Material Control to resolve issues quickly and collaboratively
Lead onboarding, ensure completion of required training, and support ongoing skill development and technical growth for technicians
Manage timecards, attendance, routine check‑ins, and personnel matters in partnership with HR and leadership while communicating priorities and updates clearly

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent plus advanced training
At least 6+ years of experience working in an aerospace manufacturing or equivalent setting with increasing responsibility
Strong mechanical aptitude, good fabrication skills, and general shop experience
ERP knowledge and intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365
Ability to work weekends as needed to support delivery schedules
Ability to stand, walk, reach, grasp, handle tools and materials, and safely lift or move items up to 50 lbs
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Nice to have

Experience with 5S/6S, Lean, or continuous improvement methods
Ability to interpret and work from drawings, diagrams, and detailed procedures
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing tools, adhesives, chemicals, and equipment
Ability to take direction from multiple sources and manage time to meet daily milestones as well as longer‑term project commitments
Ability to travel – an average of 15% travel may be required

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