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Production Supervisor

BAE Systems · Phoenix, AZ

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Base pay
$75k–$128k
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Phoenix, AZ.

They ask for
4+ years
Base pay
$75k–$128k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $78k–$104k. This one lists $75k–$128k.

Median of the low and high ends of 286 live postings that list pay, out of 1025 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 19 other live production postings in Arizona.

Experience asked
Typical (4+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 85%
  • 5S 30%
  • Lean 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at BAE Systems

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

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Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Manage the production team in the day-to-day performance of their job duties
  • ◆Plan and establish staffing

requirements

and production work schedules to support customer deliveries

  • ✓Support the integrated product teams and production schedules (dispatch) prioritizing workload and schedules
  • ✓Update the team and track progress against the production plan
  • ✓Provide production process analysis and recommend solutions for process improvements
  • ✓Work with the engineering team on production sequences to maximize productivity
  • ✓Ensure that department/project milestones are met
  • ✓Work with other departments to ensure the flow of materials and parts are received when needed
  • ✓Provide input regarding hiring, training, and other personnel related decisions
  • ✓Handle disciplinary situations within the department
  • ✓Perform mid year and annual personnel evaluations for the team members
  • ✓Administer Company policies and procedures
  • ✓Adhere to approved budgets
  • ✓Assist in providing a safe and healthy working environment for the team
  • ✓Focus on quality performance and continuous improvement
  • ✓Read and interpret blueprints to direct build and advise on requirments and reduce rework/scrap
  • ✓Develop training plans for the department to improve flexibility/efficiency
  • ✓Recommend shop floor flow modifications to enhance production efficiency
  • ✓Other job-related duties as assigned or as necessary

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • ✓Background in mechanical assembly/manufacturing environment preferred
  • ✓Oracle/MRP experience/familiarity
  • ✓Experience in fast paced production environment
  • ✓Previous leadership experience
  • ✓Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • ✓Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • ✓Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • ✓4 year or equivalent work experience required.
  • ✓Experience in a Manufacturing environment and/or Composites.
  • ✓2 years experience in leadership/supervision role.

Pay Information

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Production Supervisor at our Phoenix, AZ Location. The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the production team to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products to our customers. This role balances technical expertise in blueprint interpretation and shop-floor flow with strong personnel management and strategic scheduling.

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