Manufacturing Supervisor | 1st Shift West Lafayette , IN 47906

Posted:

09/28/2026

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Engineering & Design Job Number:

63501868 Job Description CTR Group is seeking Manufacturing Supervisors for an Aerospace Company in the West Lafayette, IN area. Immediate openings and urgently hiring! Non-Local Candidates Welcome. Two Direct-Hire Positions Available. One 1st Shift Position and One 3rd Shift Position (with 6% shift premium).

Salary Range:

$80,900 - $101,000 Relocation Package is available for this role Benefits include: Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays 401(k) with employer contributions Tuition assistance and student loan assistance Wellness and employee assistance resources Employee stock purchase opportunities Short-term and long-term disability coverage

SUMMARY:

In this role, you'll lead a talented production team responsible for building the aft fuselage of an Air Force aircraft. The plane represents the future of U.S. Air Force pilot training—and you'll play a direct role in making that future possible. This is more than supervising on the production floor—you'll have the opportunity to shape how work gets done, develop people, improve processes, and help establish a high-performance manufacturing operation from the ground up. As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will: Lead daily production operations for advanced aero-structure manufacturing, setting clear expectations and driving the team toward daily production goals (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale). Build and develop your team through coaching, mentoring, training, and meaningful performance feedback. Create a culture of accountability, urgency and teamwork, empowering employees to take ownership of production KPIs, quality, and business goals. Champion safety and quality, ensuring compliance with established processes, work rules, and FOD-prevention and tool control practices. Monitor production performance, communicate progress and deploy recovery / contingency plans to maintain master schedule adherence. Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to eliminate waste, improve processes, and increase efficiency. Collaborate across the organization with management, production teams, engineering, quality, and other support functions to solve problems and maintain product flow throughout the factory keep production moving. Support recruiting, selection, onboarding, and training of new team members. Maintain a clean, organized, high-performing work environment through the Company's 6S program. Manage production team time and attendance, including reviewing and approving work hours.

REQUIREMENTS

3-5 years of proven supervisory/people leadership experience within the aerospace industry Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Experience using MES and ERP systems Proven ability to work effectively across departments, and align on business objectives and key results Ability to lead by example, to build positive and productive work relationships Experience driving performance and behavioral accountability Availability to work a flexible/extended schedule as needed to meet customer timelines Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

AS or BS degree in Operations Management, Advanced Manufacturing, Aeronautics, or a related field Experience working in a union environment Familiar with new product introduction Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). CTR Group has been a leader in its industry for over 35 years and is rated highly on Google, Indeed and Facebook for being a great company to work for. If you enjoy being a part of a great team, apply today and check out our website for more information. CTR Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and defined requirements of the job, not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or any other protected status. Further, CTR Group encourages United States' Veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for positions for which they are qualified.

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