Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Production Supervisor Day Shift (Gardena, CA) -- Aerospace Manufacturer -- 80-100K + 15% BonusSalary Expectations:-90-105K-15% Bonus-3 Weeks VacationKeys to this role:-Have manufacturing experience; Machining, Metal Fab, or finishing preferred-Growth role (NEW) due to expansion of business-Previous Supervisory experience, ideally in aerospace manufacturing-Overseeing 20-30 associatesPrimary Duties & Responsibilities:Complies with and enforces all company safety rules and regulations. These include the use of company-provided personal protective equipment/supplies (i.e., safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes); maintaining a clean work area; operating equipment and using tools in a safe manner; correcting unsafe conditions or practicesEffectively leads a team of employees and manages performance to set expectations. Tasks for effective performance management include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problemsUpdate Daily Management board and communicate status of Dispatch list, RYG report, weekly shipment plan, Flex performance and projections during daily walk thru with management. Escalate any issues/concerns needing management support during this walk thruSchedule jobs to maximize machine and operator efficiencies and report capacity constraints to production controlAchieve daily metrics including ESH, productivity, scrap, dock, sales and other significant measuresUse the daily Flex tool to monitor and manage key metrics especially variable spending. Each supervisor must understand spending details on a daily basisMaintain proper staffing levels to achieve budgeted levels of performanceUse the Productivity Pipeline form to update and manage cost reduction projects and report status on a weekly basisAnalyze processes to improve efficiency (includes purchase of new capital equipment, planning arrangement of equipment, use of cost effective production techniques) and achieve cost reduction expectationsImplement lean manufacturing methods (6S, flow, visual organization, etc.)Ensure that manufacturing documentation procedures and protocol are followed at all timesMonitor scrap, yield and part efficiencies on existing programs to ensure achievement of budgetHolds weekly employee communication meetings and ensures their team has an understanding of the status and future of the businessEnsure machinery is at optimum repair by implementing preventative maintenance programs, assigning repair tasks and maintaining spare partsObtain tooling, gages and other supplies needed for production prior to release of the router to machines. Implement set-up time reduction methodsTrain personnel in production tasks, safety requirements, teamwork and lean manufacturing principlesCheck quality and quantities of product runs, SPC charts, first article charts, accuracy of routersResolve technical and administrative problemsOther tasks as assignedQualifications:Required1 - 5 years of technical experience in a fast paced manufacturing setting is highly preferredDemonstrated leadership abilitiesWorking knowledge of JDEdwards software, AS400/Mapcis preferred, but not requiredAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situationsAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work under deadline pressure.Ability to concentrate on specific objectives, while managing multiple priorities, people and functions

Created: 2025-01-29