Supervisor, Production Operations (Aerospace)

Location: Louisville, CO, United States

Salary: $78,362–$107,747 per year

Company

hirify.global develops satellites, spacecraft, and mission systems and components for space exploration, national security, and space-based operations.

What you will do

• Direct daily production activities and execute operational plans while meeting production, quality, safety, and customer targets.
• Manage production scheduling, resource allocation, inventory control, workforce planning, and production costs.
• Monitor production metrics, resolve operational issues in real time, minimize downtime, and improve manufacturing workflows.
• Lead, coach, train, and performance-manage production personnel while maintaining accountability to company values and quality standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and present technical information to stakeholders.
• Support organizational change and implement new production methodologies and technologies in compliance with industry and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience may substitute for the degree.
• Proven leadership and team management experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production operations, quality control standards, and manufacturing workflow optimization.
• Ability to interpret operational plans, monitor production metrics, and implement process improvements.
• Proficiency in production scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-department coordination.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of industry safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. government authorizations.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Production or operations management certification or related professional credentials.
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives, implementing new technologies, developing high-performing teams, and using advanced production planning or manufacturing execution systems.
• Strong analytical skills with production reporting and data analysis tools.
• Fiscal responsibility and successful budget management in production environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven, collaborative environment focused on space technology, national security, and innovation.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Professional development and opportunities to make meaningful contributions.