Composite Production Supervisor

Career Guide

A Composite Production Supervisor leads day to day factory operations that build parts from composite materials such as carbon fiber and fiberglass. They coordinate people, schedules, equipment, safety, and quality to ensure parts are produced on time and to spec.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead daily production activities for composite part manufacturing
Assign work and balance staffing across shifts and work cells
Enforce safety practices for chemicals, dust control, and protective equipment
Monitor quality and stop work when defects or process issues appear
Coordinate with engineering on process changes and work instructions
Track output, scrap, rework, and on time delivery performance
Support training for technicians and new hires
Maintain clear shift handoffs and production reporting
Support equipment readiness and basic troubleshooting with maintenance teams
Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle time and waste

Top Skills for Success

Team Leadership

Production Scheduling

Safety Management

Quality Control

Coaching

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Shop Floor Metrics

Composite Layup Oversight

Curing Process Oversight

Vacuum Bagging Oversight

Bonding Process Oversight

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Composite Production Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor

Production Team Lead

Composite Technician

Transition Opportunities

Production Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Operations Manager

Quality Manager

Manufacturing Engineer

Continuous Improvement Manager

Plant Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Process DocumentationStatistical Process ControlWork Instruction WritingCapacity PlanningConflict ResolutionCorrective Action ManagementMaterial Traceability

Development SuggestionsBuild a simple metrics routine for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Practice structured problem solving using clear evidence. Partner with quality and engineering to learn documentation standards and corrective action workflows. Ask to lead a small improvement project that reduces scrap or rework.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 55,000 to 70,000

Mid LevelUSD 70,000 to 90,000

Senior LevelUSD 90,000 to 115,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand, supported by aerospace, defense, wind energy, and advanced manufacturing growth. Hiring increases where companies expand production capacity and bring more manufacturing in house.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

BoeingAirbusLockheed MartinNorthrop GrummanSpirit AeroSystemsGE AerospaceRTXVestasGE VernovaSiemens Gamesa

Industry Sectors

AerospaceDefenseWind EnergyAutomotiveMarine ManufacturingSporting Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment Manufacturing

Recommended Next Steps

Create a one page weekly dashboard for output, defects, rework, and downtime

Standardize shift handoff notes to reduce missed tasks and surprises

Lead a scrap reduction project focused on one high defect part family

Refresh safety training for chemical handling and dust control

Document the top five process issues and propose preventive actions

Build a skills matrix and cross training plan for the team