About the role
<div class="content-intro"><p>At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.</p> <p>We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.</p></div><p></p> <p><strong>Production Supervisor I</strong></p> <p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p> <p>The Production Supervisor I is responsible for daily execution and frontline people leadership within an assigned manufacturing area. This role ensures work is performed safely, to standard, on schedule, and with high quality, while developing team capability and maintaining operational discipline.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Production Supervisors are expected to spend the majority of their time leading and coordinating work, with limited hands-on production involvement (approximately up to 50%) as needed to:</p> <ul> <li>Support training and skill development</li> <li>Address short-term execution gaps</li> <li>Assist during abnormal or recovery situations</li> </ul> <p>Hands-on work is intentional and situational, not the default mode of operation.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This role involves working closely with manufacturing managers, various engineering disciplines, production staff, and operations teams to support expected outcomes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><strong>Daily Execution &amp; Floor Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own day-to-day execution for the assigned area, shift, or line</li> <li>Translate production plans and priorities into clear daily direction</li> <li>Coordinate labor, sequence work, and manage shift execution</li> <li>Monitor progress throughout the shift and take corrective action as needed</li> <li>Escalate risks early and with facts when targets are at risk</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hands-On Support (As Needed)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide hands-on support during:</li> <ul> <li>Training and onboarding</li> <li>Short-term staffing gaps</li> <li>Complex or critical build steps</li> <li>Recovery from quality or schedule disruptions</li> </ul> <li>Model correct workmanship, safety, and standard work</li> <li>Avoid becoming a permanent production resource<