Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Description

The Production Supervisor oversees high-volume manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production output. This role leads a production team in a fabrication and assembly environment, with a strong focus on process improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and 5S best practices. The supervisor applies technical aptitude and strong organizational skills to coordinate resources, manage multiple tasks, and support continuous improvement initiatives, particularly within aerospace-related manufacturing involving composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations in a high-volume production environment to ensure on-time, high-quality output.
• Lead and coordinate fabrication and assembly activities in a manufacturing setting, including work with composite materials.
• Oversee and support production staff, providing clear direction, coaching, and guidance to meet production goals.
• Implement and maintain Lean Six Sigma and 5S best practices to drive process improvements and reduce waste.
• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate production issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ensure accurate use of ERP and SAP systems for production planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Coordinate fabrication inspection and assembly activities to meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to align on priorities, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines and production targets.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work area in accordance with 5S principles and company standards.
• Support and promote process improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.

Essential Skills

• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Supervisory experience in an aerospace manufacturing setting (commercial or defense) preferred.
• Hands-on fabrication and assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience working with composite materials preferred.
• Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience implementing and sustaining 5S best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proven technical aptitude in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience using ERP systems, including SAP, in a production context.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with process improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Back ground in aerospace (commercial or defense) production environments is highly desirable.
• Experience with fabrication inspection and assembly processes.
• Familiarity with standard manufacturing metrics and performance tracking.
• Comfort working in a bilingual environment and communicating with diverse teams.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a growing organization in a strong, expanding industry and gain exposure to modern manufacturing practices and continuous improvement methodologies. The company offers benefits and fosters a supportive environment where process improvement, professional growth, and operational excellence are valued.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment focused on high-volume production and fabrication assembly. The work setting involves hands-on interaction with production lines, composite materials, and inspection activities. The supervisor regularly uses ERP and SAP systems to support planning and reporting. The environment emphasizes Lean Six Sigma and 5S practices, with a strong focus on organization, safety, and continuous improvement. Work is conducted on-site in a production facility, requiring a professional and practical appearance suitable for a manufacturing floor.

This is a Permanent position based out of El Monte, CA.

The pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $110000.00/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.

401kmedical, dental, vision etcDP

This is a fully onsite position in El Monte,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.