Production Supervisor

AST Space Mobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called Space Mobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Summary:

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the manufacturing complex systems for our constellation of telecommunications satellites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise Satellite mechanical and electrical assembly operations
• Oversight of personnel, ensuring the product is manufactured meeting all quality expectations on time and within cost expectations.
• 6S / housekeeping and overall effectiveness of shift operations
• Employee training and process auditing will also be required to support departmental objectives
• Motivate and engage employees, as well as build trust and confidence among the management team.
• Partner with other area supervisors, managers, and operations resources to address and solve critical operational and employee performance issues in a timely manner
• Support and engage the team in efforts to achieve operational metrics and goals

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card holder
• 5 years experience supervising groups of at least 10 direct employees
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors to motivate, engage, and build trust
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical field
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Experience directly supervising manufacturing operations and personnel

AST Space Mobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.