Avionics Production Supervisor

Firefly Aerospace

Avionics Production Supervisor overseeing production of aerospace electrical components at Firefly Aerospace. Leading teams to achieve quality and safety standards in manufacturing operations.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeCedar Park • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and supervise a production team of technicians to deliver high-quality aerospace products on time and within budget.
Support assigned shift by coordinating resources, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment with daily and long-term production objectives.
Manage and document effective shift handovers to ensure seamless communication, production continuity, and accountability between shifts.
Conduct daily pre-shift readiness checks and support end-of-shift reviews to ensure smooth transition to incoming shifts.
Provide coverage and leadership on nights and weekends as required to support company objectives and production schedules.
Maintain floor presence to monitor operations, verify adherence to work instructions, and support problem resolution.
Review work completed vs. planned; disseminate recovery plans for shortfalls.
Communicate shift accomplishments and risks to leadership through daily reports and updates.
Ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements and detailed work instructions.
Approve PTO and timecards; manage technician schedules to support production objectives.
Develop and maintain a skills matrix; propose staffing and training needs based on data-driven assessments or gaps in existing staffing.
Promote and enforce a culture of safety; implement and sustain improvements to shop safety practices.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues and support program objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
Hold team members accountable to company policies and standards; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective actions when necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of cable harness or avionics manufacturing experience.
2+ years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
2+ years experience in multiple manufacturing processes, including: experience with wire processing, harness testing, connector termination, soldering and crimping.
Experience developing and improving shop procedures and work instructions.
Strong technical aptitude.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
Safety- and compliance-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
Able to provide on-site support for your assigned shift, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Work performed in a manufacturing environment with PPE requirements (safety glasses, gloves, respirators as needed).

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
parental leave
educational reimbursement
short term disability
flexible PTO options

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Hard Skills & Tools

cable harness manufacturingavionics manufacturingwire processingharness testingconnector terminationsolderingcrimpingshop procedures developmentwork instructions improvementtechnical aptitude

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsattention to detailcoachingfeedbackaccountabilitysafety culture promotionresource coordination