Fabrication Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Fabrication Supervisor Job Description

The Fabrication Supervisor is a pivotal operations leader responsible for executing daily manufacturing activities in a fast-paced, precision machining environment. This role ensures mission readiness by delivering production output, meeting order fulfillment requirements, and maintaining alignment with engineering and quality standards. The Supervisor leads a team of Machinists within a large-scale production facility, focusing on disciplined execution, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement to achieve operational and financial objectives.

• Execute established operational procedures to ensure consistent and reliable production performance.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of work to meet delivery commitments.
• Manage personnel assignments, equipment availability, and tooling readiness to sustain operational effectiveness.
• Assign and supervise work activities, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and precision tolerances.
• Interpret engineering requirements and coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical or process issues.
• Analyze production demand and develop resource plans (personnel, equipment, tooling, and materials) to meet operational requirements.
• Support adherence to budget and cost-control measures while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Identify inefficiencies, production constraints, and risks; implement corrective actions to improve performance and throughput.
• Assist with reporting, audits, and tracking of operational metrics to ensure accountability and performance alignment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance.
• Provide clear directions, coaching, and feedback to ensure personnel are trained and equipped to meet expectations.
• Promote a safe, disciplined, and mission-focused work environment.
• Drive performance management processes, ensuring goals are clearly communicated and achieved.
• Lead initiatives to improve workflow, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste and enhance performance.
• Support line balancing, production flow improvements, and process standardization efforts.

• 3-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or related operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and execute in high-paced environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of ownership and accountability in decision-making.
• Proven experience with process improvement; Lean principles and workflow optimization preferred.
• Ability to train, coach, influence, and motivate personnel while maintaining high accountability and performance standards.

• Good understanding of CNC machining processes, equipment, and technical workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in operations, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field, or equivalent work/military experience.
• Experience in continuous flow manufacturing environments with application of Lean principles.
• Understanding how to interpret blueprints, specifications, and assembly processes.
• Experience with MRP systems and production planning tools preferred.

This position offers various shift options: 1st shift (Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM), 2nd shift (Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM – midnight), and a weekend shift (Friday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM). The supervisor will oversee a team of 15-20 machinists. The work environment is currently demanding, with additional work on Saturdays (half day). The role reports to the Fabrication Manager.

This is a Permanent position based out of Valencia, CA.

The pay range for this position is $107000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

health dental vision 401K bonus

This is a fully onsite position in Valencia,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.