Production Supervisor - Second Shift
The Atlas Group · Wichita, KS
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at The Atlas Group (industrial) in Wichita, KS. Reduce/eliminate equipment repair costs by ensuring preventative measures are in place and being executed.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, CNC, Machining
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 222 live postings that list pay, out of 789 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live production postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 87%
- SAP 33%
- FDA / GMP 27%
- EHS / safety 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, Machining, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from The Atlas GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Attend meetings as required
Assist in organization of work staging areas as needed to maximize productivity
Complete RCCA's as required
Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction and productivity gains
Ensure safety guidelines and company safety policies are being followed
Consistently acts in accordance with business professionalism principles including during business hours, at company events, meetings, off-site meetings, audits, etc.
Consistently provides professional business communications to internal and external customers, staff, peers and company leadership
responsibilities
in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws with the guidance of HR; including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Foster a culture of collaboration and team work to staff at all levels
Provide clear communication and direction to staff at all levels
requirements
Quality orientated, must understand
requirements
of AS9102
Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or Five years supervision experience in aerospace manufacturing background or equivalent.; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication processes.
Previous experience in production environment leadership role required.
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Overview
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the production floor within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with aerospace quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The Production Supervisor leads and supports shop personnel, coordinates workflow and drives continuous improvement to meet production goals while maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety.
Operational Leadership
Provides communication between the shop floor and internal support groups to address all requests for information, quality issues, schedule priorities, and delivery performance
Ensures shop floor schedules are adhered to and estimated completion dates are provided and accurately maintained
Processes employee timecards daily
Assists in organization of work staging areas as needed to maximize productivity through lean activities
Ensure operators have the tools and materials needed to perform their job
Monitor and maintain internal shop schedules including ensuring ecd's and status notes are input daily, adhering to work schedules, tracking queue days and LTN's in each area
Team Development and Leadership
Guide, coach and mentor direct reports ensuring those in supervisor/manager/lead roles provide proper support and guidance to their direct reports
Ensure direct reports are carrying out
Financial Management
Monitor overtime to ensure utilization is necessary
Monitor and minimize shop down time
Monitoring and Reviewing scrap and implement RCCA to reduce/eliminate
Reduce/eliminate equipment repair costs by ensuring preventative measures are in place and being executed
Continuous Improvement
Lead change management initiative to adapt to evolving industry standards
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies
Has authority to stop any production order for quality concerns
Ensure all employees wear appropriate PPE in designated areas as required
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities
Team oriented with strong leadership and coaching skills
Detail oriented with meticulous work habits and strong project management skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical documents
Willingness to apply hands-on approach in supporting customer activities and to step in when needed, not just observe
Strong ability to set priorities, solve problems, and be resourceful when under pressure
Comfort and experience interfacing with various levels of staff and management while working in a fast-paced environment
Must demonstrate a sense of urgency and dedication to supporting customer
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.