Operations Supervisor

A leading aerospace precision casting manufacturer is hiring an Operations Supervisor for its Los Angeles County operations. The company produces flight-critical metal components for commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a supervisor who runs their area like a business owner, with a focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost.

What you’ll do

• Lead your business unit using metrics-based management across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost


• Build a safety-first culture through daily stand-ups, safety talks and clear accountability


• Coach, onboard and train employees, conduct performance reviews, and develop team leads


• Own quality, productivity, cost and morale in your area


• Drive Lean and continuous improvement, including 6S, Kaizen and scrap and rework reduction


• Run regular improvement meetings with your team and report cost-saving ideas to senior management


• Partner with Engineering and Quality on process, product and system improvements


• Work with Maintenance on preventive maintenance and resolving breakdowns


• Manage department inventory and supplies within budget


• Communicate customer quality requirements to your team and implement corrective actions as needed

What you bring

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment


• Casting, foundry, melting, aerospace or heavy manufacturing experience strongly preferred


• Hands-on Lean experience: continuous improvement, 6S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke


• A strong commitment to safety


• Experience managing to metrics and using data to hit operational goals


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills


• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred

What’s offered

• $90,000 to $130,000 base salary


• Heavy overtime opportunities


• Quarterly bonus program


• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance


• 401k with employer match


• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Requirements

This position requires access to export-controlled information under ITAR. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees or refugees. Visa sponsorship is not available.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.