Machine Shop Supervisor - First Shift

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

We are seeking candidates for the position of Manufacturing Manager – First Line Supervisor at our Indianapolis site. This position provides front‑line leadership to a team supporting the manufacture, assembly, depot repair, and/or sustainment of military‑grade and aerospace products in a highly regulated environment.

The supervisor is responsible for day‑to‑day operations, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people leadership within their assigned area. The work must comply with applicable Aerospace Quality Standards(e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001),U.S. Government and customer requirements, andOSHAsafety standards.

This requisition is currently focused on managing

Machine Shop; however, the job description applies broadly to multiple Manufacturing Operations Supervisor roles within the organization.

Key Responsibilities (Core for All Manufacturing Operations Supervisors):

• People Leadership & Performance
  • Supervise, coach, and develop hourly and/or salaried employees in the assigned work area.
  • Schedule and prioritize work assignments to meet production and depot repair commitments.
  • Conduct performance appraisals, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development plans.
  • Address performance issues, administer corrective/disciplinary actions when necessary, and make promotion and recognition recommendations.
  • Support hiring activities by participating in interviews and making staffing recommendations.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Production Planning & Execution
  • Review work plans, routings, and labor hour estimates to ensure effective execution of tasks.
  • Make controlled changes to work assignments, methods, or staffing to maintain schedule, quality, and cost performance.
  • Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly production goals are achieved while meeting customer and contract requirements.
  • Coordinate with Production Control, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functions to resolve constraints and issues.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and customer/site requirements.
  • Promote a safe work environment through regular communication, observations, and corrective actions.
  • Support and enforce adherence to Foreign Object Damage (FOD) / Foreign Object Control (FOC) requirements and other critical aerospace controls.
  • Maintain documentation and records to support internal, customer, and third‑party audits and certifications.
• Quality & Process Control
  • Ensure all tasks and deliverables meet applicable Aerospace Quality Standards and customer specifications.
  • Lead implementation and documentation of new processes, methods, and rework procedures within the team.
  • Maintain, modify, and implementstatistical process controls (SPC)and other process monitoring tools where applicable.
  • Periodically conduct process and product audits related to key functions (e.g., Material Shelf Life, FOD/FOC, calibration, tool control, ESD, etc.).
  • Maintain required data and records for compliance with site certifications (e.g., AS9100, ISO).
• Continuous Improvement & Product Flow
  • Analyze work content, flow, and constraints to improve throughput and reduce waste.
  • Develop and maintainproduct flow streamsand visual management…