Shift Supervisor

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.

We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release

Job Summary:

Looking for a lead-from-the-front, professional Production Supervisor ready to charge into battle.

• Are you committed to delivering results day in day out through safe methods?

• Do you believe that with the right team, you can accomplish anything? Are you the person to help build that team, drive a culture based on safety, respect, accountability, and achievement?

• Do you believe the job's not done till everything is clean, tools are put away, and the work orders are closed?

We need a battle-hardened Production Supervisor to command a shift of multicraft operators in our high-volume, highly automated steel parts factory. With 7+ years of heavy industrial experience and 3+ years as a supervisor, you'll lead data-driven production schedules, foster a culture of safety, and ensure our defense-critical operations run with unyielding precision and efficiency. Expect high stakes, tight deadlines, and a hands-on, "in the trenches" approach to keep our factory fortified.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective supervision, training and coaching to assigned employees to achieve the required safety and production goals as well as maintain department records and inventories

• Ensure that standard operating procedures and engineering procedures are current, accurate and that all work is done in compliance to ensure maximum quality

• Monitor to ensure that all employees comply with safety regulations and the plant's safety program

• Partner with employees to resolve technical, machine, and staffing issues

• Provide the shift-to-shift communication link to keep all team members working toward the same goals as well as communicate to employees all issues that affect the plant

• Maintain operations tempo, monitor quality and machine performance vs. operations plans, SPC charts, and product specifications.

• Grow and develop team members, training the next generation of leaders, technicians, and inspectors

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in management, engineering, or related disciplines, or equivalent experience

• Equivalent experience would involve a minimum of five years in heavy manufacturing, including any of the following: Forging, Heat Treating, CNC Machining, Coatings, Welding, and Automated Assembly / Testing

• Experience in technical quality control systems, deep understanding of Data Systems, including; SPC / Cpk’s-Ppk’s, Control Limits, Mil-Spec inspection routines and sampling for first articles / startup / qualifications.

• Two years or more of industrial Operations or Maintenance supervisory or similar leadership experience preferred

• Familiarity with CMMS, AutoCAD, equipment drawings preferred as well as Hydraulics/Pneumatics/Electronics troubleshooting

• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Work Environment:

You’ll be on the front lines in our manufacturing facility—think noise, machinery, and occasional travel for supplier missions or equipment assessments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + bonuses.

• Full health, dental, vision.

• Paid time off + holidays.

• Growth opportunities.