Job Description Summary
As a Service Shopfloor Supervisor, you will lead daily operations in a highly regulated aviation environment, ensuring capacity, execution, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards across CoE service activities, including MRO and CRO for military and civil components. You will manage daily work assignments, approve time and attendance, and foster a strong team-oriented culture.

This role is responsible for driving shopfloor execution within established operating disciplines, standard practices, and procedures. You will lead lean transformation efforts, optimize processes, equipment, and material flow, and standardize methods to ensure reliable, consistent plant operations and production performance.

Job Description
Essential responsibilities:

Lead and promote a team-based organization focused on specialized, quick-turnaround repair services for internal and external customers

Coordinate daily shopfloor activities, assigning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring safe and efficient execution across MRO/CRO cells

Provide technical, quality and production leadership to assigned cells/teams, including support on plant systems, equipment and maintenance activities

Provide leadership in the areas of training and development, equipment maintenance, process, and procedure implementation

Communicate with internal/external customers to ensure that all commitments are met

Provide total shop / group leadership in the attainment of goals with respect to safety, quality, cost, production and compliance

Provide ongoing supervision and counseling for employees, guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training

Work with customers, functional leaders, and internal staff to meet production and product support requirements

Facilitate the leadership team in decision-making and problem solving and provide effective communication across the plant

Provide technical, quality and production leadership to assigned Cells/Teams

Support Shop Leader in the strategic planning of manpower, equipment and other resources

Lead and sustain lean transformation initiatives on the shopfloor (e.g. value stream mapping, layout optimization, flow & pull systems, standard work, 5S, visual management)

Use prior Process Engineering experience to define, validate and improve repair and production processes, including methods, routings, cycle times and tooling

Partner with Engineering, Quality and Maintenance to improve process capability,



reduce variability and ensure robust methods for both civil and military components

Translate continuous improvement opportunities into structured projects, with clear targets, milestones and measurable impact on SQDC

Coach the team in problem solving (e.g. PDCA, 8D, root cause analysis) and in the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools

Be accountable for achieving safety, quality, delivery, cost and compliance targets (SQDC)

Ensure full adherence to aviation legislation and EASA/EMAR Part 145 requirements, including documentation, traceability and configuration control

Drive implementation and sustainment of standard work, procedures and visual management on the shopfloor

Support the Shop Leader in strategic planning of manpower, equipment and other resources needed to sustain capacity and meet production plans

Contribute to production planning and control, ensuring alignment between load, capacity and material availability

Facilitate the leadership team in decision-making and problem-solving, and provide effective communication and coordination across the plant

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience managing complex and structured teams

Proven experience as a Process Engineer and/or Production Supervisor, with responsibility for process definition, industrialization, and shopfloor leadership

Previous leadership experience; experience in technology, material management processes, or shop operations is a plus

Strong knowledge of production, shop operations, and production control in a manufacturing environment

Solid technical understanding of plant systems, equipment, and maintenance processes

Strong continuous improvement mindset, with focus on standardization, waste elimination, and SQDC

Demonstrated experience leading lean transformation projects, including value stream mapping, layout optimization, standard work, 5S, Kaizen, and problem-solving initiatives

Proven ability to analyze and solve problems using data-driven, structured methodologies

Fluent in Italian and English

Valid work visa, in accordance with local regulations, is required

Desired Characteristics





Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects

Deep knowledge of aviation legislation, including applicable civil and military regulations (e.g. EASA/EMAR)

Deep Knowledge in Aviation Legislation

Solid technical understanding of plant systems, equipment and maintenance processes, enabling effective support to maintenance and reliability activitie

Deep knowledge of production planning, shop operations and production control in a manufacturing or MRO/CRO environment

Why Join Us
At Avio Aero, people power our progress. That’s why we invest in an environment where you can develop professionally, feel valued personally, and enjoy a healthy balance between work and life. As part of the CCNL Metalmeccanico framework, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support you and your family, including:

Performance-related bonuses and local premio scheme

Flexible benefits platform with company contributions

Employee pension plan with company contribution

Life and accident insurance

Private complementary medical coverage

Sponsored canteen or meal vouchers where no canteen is available

Global wellbeing program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellbeing including Employee Assistance Program

Recognition awards to celebrate service and achievements

Local special agreements, discounts and special offers

English and languages training for you and one member of your family

Ongoing technical, leadership, and development training to help you build your career

Contract Level:
CCNL metalmeccanico – level B2

Salary range for this role:
39.675 euro - 52.900 euro + Performance-related bonus + PDR up to 6000 euro

Compensation will be defined within the published salary range, reflecting the candidate’s experience, developed skills, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a culture of respect, where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Join us and be part of a team where your talent, ideas, and ambition can help shape the future of flight.

Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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