Aerospace Operations Lead - Lean, Continuous Improvement

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a frontline production team in aerospace manufacturing, driving daily performance and cross-functional collaboration to improve productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will coach and develop team members, resolve day-to-day issues, and lead Lean initiatives such as 5S, Visual Management, Standardized Work, and Daily Management, with the long-term contract opportunity through 2027.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with Excel and/or Power BI/Tableau preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/SAP and MRP concepts is a plus.
• Advanced vocational training or Master Craftsman-level qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production teams in achieving daily targets and operational goals.
• Allocate resources and adjust priorities based on production needs, capacity, and customer demand.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while maintaining accountability.
• Resolve day-to-day operational and technical issues.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Visual Management, Standardized Work, and Daily Management.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and other stakeholders to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure production and delivery goals are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Excel

Power BI/Tableau

ERP/SAP/MRP

Education

Advanced vocational training or Master Craftsman-level qualification

Tools

ERP/SAP

MS Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a frontline production team in aerospace manufacturing, driving daily performance and cross-functional collaboration to improve productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will coach and develop team members, resolve day-to-day issues, and lead Lean initiatives such as 5S, Visual Management, Standardized Work, and Daily Management, with the long-term contract opportunity through 2027.