Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Arrowhead Products - Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Salary Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift 2nd Shift

Description

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the daily management of a fabrication or sub-assembly production area including the management of SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost). The candidate will direct and support the hourly employees to achieve production targets and overall company goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coach, and support all direct reports
• Uses Problem Solving Process to identify root cause of an issue and works to assign proper team to implement countermeasure in assembly, welding and fabrication of components, sub-assemblies or final assemblies
• Consistently uses daily management to ensure continuous flow through their area for 1st and 2nd shift
• Actively uses visual management to monitor day-to-day productivity on the floor and can quickly identify potential issues that may disrupt flow
• Defines and recommends production objectives through development of short- and long-term goals
• Supervises installation and maintenance of all equipment used in manufacturing
• Ensures prompt, cost-effective, and on time delivery of finished products to customers
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments to ensure top quality and service is provided to customers
• Formulates and instills standard manufacturing practices based on comparative studies of methods, costs, and production figures
• Keeps accurate and timely records on all employees and programs for their department
• Comprehend and execute the Union agreement
• Enforces safety regulations; promotes all safety programs
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned

Education and Experience

A High School Diploma

2-3 years of Supervisory experience, preferably in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment

Experience in a collective bargaining environment and with lean manufacturing is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Metal Forming (Shear, Punch, Brake Press, Bending)
• Metal Fitting (Alignment, Welding)
• Metal Machining (CNC)
• Composite Fabrication
• Bellows forming
• Sub-assembly Test (Dye Pen, X-Ray, Water)
• Other (Oven-Bake, Autoclave, Insulation)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

Ability to oversee, monitor and lead employees to ensure goals are met successfully. Core Behaviors:

• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Accountability
• Sense of Urgency
• Communication
• Persistence

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, an individual must:

• Work Environment Exposures:
• Work around equipment and machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Walk on uneven ground.
• Be exposed to excessive noise, dust, gases, fumes, and chemicals commonly associated with manufacturing processes (e.g., paint, solvents, coatings, and fiberglass).
• Be exposed to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness, particularly on the manufacturing floor.
• Protective Equipment:
• Use special visual or auditory protective equipment as required.
• Use safety glasses and wear safety shoes as required.
• Physical Requirements:
• Lift, push, and pull up to 35 lbs.
• Sit, stand, and walk frequently.
• Bend, stoop, squat, reach occasionally
• Frequent use and motion of hands and arms, including gripping and grasping
• Operate computers and equipment frequently.

Special Requirements

FAA-safety sensitive. Employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screening for Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP); then random screenings for alcohol, Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP) after hire.

Limitations and Disclaimer

This job description outlines essential responsibilities but does not represent an exhaustive list. The company may modify duties as needed. The company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA and applicable state laws.