RPS Recruitment is recruiting exclusively on behalf of a global aerospace manufacturer known for engineering innovation, operational excellence, advanced manufacturing, and continuous improvement. You will own an off shift, leading production of complex, highly engineered aerospace components.
Your Impact
Lead concise shift kickoffs; set and communicate clear production priorities
Allocate labor effectively and manage performance metrics in real time
Coach Team Leads via structured mentoring and regular 1:1s
Uphold safety and quality standards; identify and remove production obstacles
Deliver rigorous handovers for smooth shift-to-shift continuity
What You’ll Need
3–5+ years supervising teams in aerospace or defense manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to independently lead production in a regulated environment and meet delivery targets
Fluency with Lean/CI tools for process improvement
Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP
Exposure to mechanical assembly, hydraulics, actuators, valves, or precision manufacturing
Why Join
Autonomy to make operational decisions with minimal support
Long-term runway through December 2027 to drive measurable improvements
Work within a high-performing, experienced production team in a globally trusted aerospace organization
All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Santa Clarita, CA
Skills
Aerospace Engineeringunmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
SAPunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
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