Aerospace Production Supervisor

ppg; Sylmar (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Sylmar, CA facility to lead 2nd shift production teams in the fabrication and processing of Aerospace Transparency materials. You will report to the Production Operations Manager and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 2+ years of leadership or a high school diploma with 5+ years of leadership experience, and preferred aerospace experience. Secret clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of leadership experience required.
• High school diploma and 5+ years of leadership experience required.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AS9100, lean manufacturing principles, and kaizen events.

Responsibilities

• supervise production staff to meet quality, service and performance goals.
• Identify and eliminate waste in all phases of production.
• Train, cross-train and maintain proficiency records of employees.
• Identify staffing levels based on production needs.
• Apply lean manufacturing and SPC principles.
• Maintain inventory control and accuracy.
• Coordinate schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to improve efficiency.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental policy adherence and training.

Skills

Leadership experience

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

AS9100 familiarity

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

High school diploma with 5+ years leadership

Tools

Secret clearance

Job description

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising production staff in the fabrication and processing of Aerospace Transparency materials. This position is a 2nd shift position located fully onsite in our Sylmar, CA. facility. You will report to the Production Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Works as a team with functional area supervisors and managers to accomplish objectives and meet customer requirements of quality, service and performance expectations
• Responsible for identifying and eliminating waste in all phases of the production processes
• Trains, cross-trains and maintains proficiency records of employees
• Identifies Recommends proper staffing levels based on production needs
• Applies lean manufacturing and SPC principles
• Maintains inventory control and accuracy
• Supervises the shift production teams. Ensures that each team member adheres to all company policies and procedures regarding safety, health, and the environment and that vital training programs are in place to ensure that all applicable standards are met. You will encourage a continuous improvement of individual and team performance, as well as align with all EEO policies and procedures
• Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to improve efficiency

Qualifications

• Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a secret clearance
• Bachelors degree and 2+ years of leadership experience
• High school diploma and 5+ years of leadership experience required
• Aerospace industry experience preferred
• Familiarity with AS9100, lean manufacturing principles, and kaizen events

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 7% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

About us

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

• We are customer champions
• We act with purpose and speed
• We are excellent operators
• We compete to win
• We are PPG proud

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with th