Operations Supervisor

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.

Operations Supervisor

Manager, SDG SLC A&T

Onsite – Salt Lake City, UT
On-site, collaborative role, operating on a 9/80 schedule! (M-Th 7am - 4pm and every other F from 7am - 3pm)

Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.

Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.

Our Defense division in Salt Lake City, UT is looking for an Operations Supervisor to join our dynamic team! This Operations Supervisor is critical to ensuring that mission‑essential products are built to exacting standards, delivered on time, and compliant with all regulatory, safety, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep supervisory experience and thrives in leading skilled teams while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and flawless execution.

• Provide hands‑on leadership to include performance management, scheduling, training and professional development coordination
• Regularly meet with department leads and operators, consistently reviewing standard work and providing guidance
• Develop leadership bench strength for upcoming new programs and attrition
• Lead root‑cause and corrective‑action efforts (RCCA) and promote a strong culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline
• Ensure materials flow to each work cell
• Drive continuous improvement
• Ensure longer term quality initiatives are run to completion
• Ensure standard work is accurate/achievable
• Job Safety Analysis creation and annual review
• Work actively with Value Stream Managers and Lean leaders to support process improvements
• Attend Value Stream related meetings and flow to leads

• HS Diploma/GED is required
• 5+ years of manufacturing operations experience
• Direct industry experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel
• Strong working knowledge of assembly and test operations, complex mechanical/electrical builds, or precision manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, work instructions, engineering change orders (ECOs), and test procedures.
• Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, value‑stream mapping, standard work, and waste reduction.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence in a high‑rigor environment.

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting; demonstrated experience in managing skilled technicians, coaching and fostering a high‑performance, accountable team culture.
• Working knowledge of TWI training
• Experience creating Job Breakdown Sheets
• Experience leading Kata and Kaizen

• 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 & Wellbeing:
  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 available!

Salt Lake City, UT $80,000.00–$ Annually

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