Production Supervisor at Goex Industries – Minden, Louisiana

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

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Job Summary: 

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Production Supervisor for our black powder manufacturing facility. The Production Supervisor will learn and oversee all aspects of production, be responsible for organization and planning, and ensure the safety and training of direct reports.

The ideal candidate must have the ability and willingness to operate production machinery, as needed, to maintain the production schedule. Additionally, they must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance staff, and coworkers to sustain production operations.

This job requires working with explosives. You will be required to wear work-specific clothes issued by the company and to shower at the end of each working day.

Responsibilities: 

• Work safely and enforce safe work practices by following all standard operating procedures and ensuring team compliance with safety rules.
• Provide hands-on training and daily coaching to production employees on processes, equipment operation, and quality requirements.
• Ensure operators have the tools, materials, PPE, and equipment needed to perform their work each shift.
• Monitor and manage day-to-day production activities, addressing issues in real time and escalating larger or systemic concerns to the Production Manager.
• Conduct routine performance check-ins and contribute input for annual reviews, supporting employee development and reinforcing expectations.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and communicate technical information, status updates, and risks upward to management.
• Lead shift-level communications, ensuring employees understand daily expectations, production goals, and any changes to work instructions.
• Execute the production plan by organizing labor, assigning tasks, and driving output to meet shift KPIs and role up your sleeves to complete task
• Champion frontline continuous improvement, including supporting 5S efforts, waste reduction, and participating in kaizen initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and quality standards throughout daily operations.
• Promote cross-training and workforce flexibility by identifying employee skill gaps and rotating staff as needed to meet production deadlines.
• Participate in root-cause investigations by gathering facts, documenting findings, and coordinating proposed corrective actions with the Production Manager

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem analysis and problem-solving skills and ability to coach team members in developing these skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, coordinate and execute.
• Ability to refine manufacturing processes to achieve continuous improvements in quality, delivery and cost.
• 5 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment with 3 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including:
    ○ Be 21 years of age or older
    ○ Pass pre-employment drug test
    ○ Pass State and Federal background checks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in manufacturing chemicals or dry powder and/or working with explosives

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice