Eleven Recruiting is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to join one of our largest aerospace manufacturing clients in El Monte, CA. This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of workers operating a variety of machines and equipment to manufacture precision metal components. The ideal candidate will lead teams to meet customer expectations for quality, delivery, and productivity, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise production personnel on the 2nd shift to ensure adherence to quality standards, on-time delivery, and company policies.
- Analyze work orders and develop machining schedules based on internal and external customer requirements.
- Monitor performance and establish monthly and quarterly goals for production teams.
- Coach and mentor staff to support productivity targets and ongoing improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments (e.g., quality, planning, maintenance) to ensure customer deadlines and specifications are met.
- Inspect parts/products to ensure conformance to engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Direct workers in machine setup and troubleshooting to address production issues or nonconformities.
- Recommend and implement process improvements, equipment upgrades, and efficiency initiatives.
- Review and manage daily production reports, timekeeping records, and material requisitions.
- Participate in daily manufacturing review meetings and provide updates to management.
- Support the Manufacturing Manager in achieving department goals and driving operational excellence.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within precision machining or metal component production.
- Prior experience working in a machine shop with hands-on leadership responsibilities.
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards, including AS9100 quality systems and compliance requirements.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or other Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; this position requires access to export-controlled items under ITAR regulations.
- Must be available to work the full 2nd shift schedule (M-F 5:00pm-5:00am, Sat 5:00am-1:30pm).