Supervisor Composites

Position Summary

The Composites Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations within the composites department, ensuring production goals are achieved while maintaining strict adherence to aerospace quality standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.

This role leads a team of composite technicians and supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

Target Responsibilities


* Accept, embrace, and promote the following Core Values of Core Natural Resources: Safety, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement


* Supervise and coordinate daily activities of composite manufacturing personnel


* Oversee all activities within composite layup, coating, trimming, processing, and curing including autoclaves, ovens, and other curing equipment.


* Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, specifications, and internal procedures


* Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing to meet delivery commitments


* Provide hands-on technical guidance in layup, vacuum bagging, curing, coating, trimming, and assembly processes


* Ensure proper use of work instructions, travelers, and engineering documentation


* Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues


* Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures


* Train, mentor, and develop composite technicians and leads


* Collaborate with engineering, quality, and program management teams


* Track and report production metrics, labor utilization, and performance indicators


* Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction


* Ensure proper material handling, storage, and traceability requirements are met


* Participate in audits and customer visits as needed


* Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary to support operational needs

Required Skills and Experience


* Minimum 3–5 years of experience in aerospace composite manufacturing


* Previous supervisory or team lead experience


* Strong knowledge of composite processes (hand layup, prepreg, infusion, autoclave, OOA)


* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications


* Experience working to aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP preferred)


* Strong leadership and team-building skills


* Excellent communication and organizational abilities


* Proficiency with basic computer systems and production tracking tools