Ready to Execute (RTE) Dispatch Supervisor chez Albany International Corporation

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components.  For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft. 

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeing’s 7-series family, the Airbus A380 aircraft as well as Sikorsky S-76 helicopter.   For defense programs, AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).  

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers.  Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer’s needs.   

We are seeking a dynamic, relentless, and results-driven Ready to Execute (RTE) Dispatch Supervisor to lead the charge in transforming our aerospace manufacturing operations. This leader will architect and implement the Ready to Execute process, establish standard work, and manage a team of RTE Dispatchers to ensure Operations receives everything they need—on time, every time—to build with precision, speed, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Stand up and own the RTE process across the production floor, driving standardization and operational discipline.
• Lead and mentor a team of RTE Dispatchers, instilling urgency, accountability, and a culture of excellence.
• Ensure Just-in-Time (JIT) readiness of all production inputs including WIP, materials, tooling, quality documentation, engineering releases, work orders, etc.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Warehouse) to eliminate barriers and streamline flow.
• Champion standard work development and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing principles.
• Monitor and report on RTE performance metrics, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Serve as the voice of readiness—ensuring Operations can focus solely on executing work instructions with zero delays.
• Foster a high-energy, proactive, and improvement-focused team culture.

Supervisory responsibility:

Supervisors are responsible for overseeing their work group Including but not limited to: formal evaluations/performance management as set out by the organization, recruitment and developing group cohesion.