Aerospace Production Lead: Lean Ops & Team Growth

Eleven Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleven Recruiting is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations for a global aerospace and defense OEM in the greater Los Angeles area. You will develop the team, manage resources and drive safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes staffing, performance management, production planning and continuous improvement, with accountability for achieving daily and long‑term improvements across the cell.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a manufacturing or production team.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop employees with clear expectations and accountability.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, labor allocation and material flow.
• Strong problem-solving skills to assess issues, set priorities and implement solutions.
• Experience with lean manufacturing methods such as 5S, visual management, standardized work and daily management systems.
• Comfort using production data to identify trends, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP).
• Basic understanding of MRP and its relation to inventory and scheduling.
• Clear communication skills across production, leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop the Team: Supervise production employees, establish expectations and hold the team accountable for safety, quality, output and delivery.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide regular feedback, recognize contributions and address performance concerns.
• Partner with Production Team Leads to identify training needs and support cross‑training to strengthen cell capability.
• Communicate daily priorities and changes to ensure staff understands responsibilities and customer commitments.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Excel

ERP (SAP)

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Labor allocation

Material flow

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eleven Recruiting is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations for a global aerospace and defense OEM in the greater Los Angeles area. You will develop the team, manage resources and drive safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes staffing, performance management, production planning and continuous improvement, with accountability for achieving daily and long‑term improvements across the cell.