Under general supervision and reporting to the Director of Operations, as a Production Supervisor you will serve as a vital link between Prime Aerospace customers and their supplier base. Relying on their supply chain management expertise, assess suppliers’ performance, formulate root cause and corrective action plans to address systemic issues impacting performance, evaluate suppliers’ manufacturing processes for quality assurance, explore potential process improvements with suppliers, and gauge suppliers’ capabilities to support new customer products and programs. Proactively work with suppliers and customers to implement business process improvement measures.

Job Responsibilities

Review process and flow of products through the suppliers manufacturing shop from the raw material phase through manufacturing, quality, shipping, and delivery to the customer

Identify systemic causes for poor delivery/quality performance and develop supplier improvement plans. Facilitate and conduct Supplier Health Assessments, Capacity Analysis, and Rate Readiness

Drive actions to mitigate potential delivery delays by utilizing industry-standard problem-solving techniques, identifying risks, performing root cause analysis, and development of recovery plans to bring shipments back in-line with customer requirements

Provide expert assessments and advice to suppliers and customers on suppliers’ delivery performance, quality assurance, process improvements, and expansion capabilities

Create daily status reports and communicate actions and plans to all stakeholders with our customers, prime aerospace manufacturers, throughout the day

Prepare presentations and lead meetings

Undertake special projects as required

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance

Communicate efficiently and effectively with all stakeholders to ensure timely and effective responsiveness to abnormalities

Ensure effective employee relations, coaching, and employment development

Create a positive culture focused on metrics and progressing business unit forward through group participation and ownership of project pipeline and business unit as a whole

Responsible for putting safety first

Facilitate quality and productivity to achieve positive results in all areas

Develop and implement corrective actions where necessary

Understand and communicate quality specifications required by customers to staff

Utilize LEAN management within your business unit

Maintain a clean, organized work area

Comply with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures

Work on/participate in special projects as needed or assigned by Management

Focus on Delivery, Cost (earn/spend), Throughput

Display positive attitude towards employees and peers to aid in forging a metric driven culture





Participate in overall scrap and rework reduction

Acquire additional certifications and credentials as required for work or career development

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Supplier health assessments, Production Rate Readiness, and Rate Readiness assessments

Engineering Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing, Specifications, and GD&T;

MS Office

Strong commitment and focus on safety

Strong verbal, written and communication skills

Project management, time management, problem solving and organization

Fluent English – reading and writing is required

Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail

Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

General Requirements

Ability to work overtime

Excellent Attendance

Ability to work at the Bloomington facility

Work as an effective team member and lead other team members

Lead Assessments

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Fluent English – reading and writing is required

Pass pre-hire background check including DMV and credit screening

Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening

ASQ or equivalent professional certifications such as CQE, CQT, CQA, CMQ, CSQP

Six Sigma Black Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

Proficient with Lean Management techniques (C.I., 6S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke), ability to gather and employ data to meet operational goals in metric driven environment

Valid Driver’s License

Valid Auto Insurance

Safety Glasses: Needed in all areas of the plant

Steel toe shoes: Needed in all areas of the plant

Additional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (i.e., Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, etc.)

8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

5+ years’ experience in aerospace

LEAN/Six Sigma experience preferred

Root cause analysis and corrective action

Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Effective communication skills

Detail oriented

Any combination of education and experience may be considered

Additional Requirements

Prior practical experience and implementation of Quality Engineering tools and systems such as: DOE, FMEA, SPC, RCCA, APQP, PPAP, controls plans, material control, process control, systems performance, and product evaluation.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective,



and timely manner with minimal direction.

Mobility: Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Vision: Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others.

Environment: Typical office conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the SMS team, and external customers.

Other Factors: Typical hours worked are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Company Overview
TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing general Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded boots on the ground business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our Customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results.

TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

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📌 Aerospace Production Supervisor (Colón)
🏢 Trigo ADR Americas
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