Production Supervisor

AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

Full-Time

Job Description

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, 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
10 years experience in a manufacturing environment
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 SpaceMobile 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.