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Manufacturing Production Supervisor - Military Aircraft Group - 2nd Shift

Moog · Buffalo, NY

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Base pay
$75k–$110k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Buffalo, NY. You will take daily operational ownership of one or more teams in our Machine Shop.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Value stream mapping
Base pay
$75k–$110k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live production postings in New York.

Base pay
In line with similar roles

Typical $75k–$110k, from 11 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 85%

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It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverageRelocation help

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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Manufacturing Production Supervisor - Military Aircraft Group - 2nd Shift

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Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY Moog’s Military Aircraft Group develops and supports advanced flight control systems, avionics, and mission-critical technologies for military aircraft around the world. By partnering with leading aerospace and defense organizations, the group helps ensure aircraft performance, reliability, and mission readiness.

As a Performance Leader, you will take daily operational ownership of one or more teams in our Machine Shop. You’ll lead a team of 30-40 machinists while driving performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This role also plays a critical part in shaping team capability through workforce planning, hiring, training, development, and continuous improvement.

Performance Leaders are essential to the success of our manufacturing operations. You’ll ensure our production teams are equipped to meet today’s customer commitments and prepared for tomorrow’s challenges. You’ll work closely with site support functions and the Value Stream organization to keep processes aligned with site strategy and operational objectives.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

  • •A Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline and 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting
  • •At least 5 years of direct management experience; preferably in a manufacturing environment

As a Production Supervisor, you will

  • •Manage a team of 30-40 employees in a machine shop setting.
  • •Work with the Manufacturing Manager to develop Value Stream Improvement Plans to achieve high impact results.
  • •Identify and measure short and long-term team goals, which comply with the organizational strategic plans.
  • •Use established standard work documents to assure utilization and efficiency of personnel and equipment to provide optimum flow at the least possible cost to meet delivery commitments.
  • •Hire new employees, and evaluate existing personnel within the team, for the purposes of performance management and talent growth and development.
  • •Proactively address and resolve all employee relations matters in a timely manner in order to mitigate potential challenges.
  • •Manage employee counseling, discipline and performance feedback.
  • •Ensure accurate employee time reporting. Provide good organization/employee relations within areas by administering all personnel policies fairly and consistently.

How we care for you

  • •Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • •Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
  • •Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
  • •Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
  • •Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
  • •Additional site-specific benefits may be offered
  • •2nd and 3rd shift employees receive 10% shift differential pay.

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