Assembly Production Supervisor - Lean Ops Lead

ITT Inc. - English US; California; On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. recognizes the significant value that military talent brings to the organization and offers engaging, meaningful career opportunities for transitioning service members and veterans.

The Assembly Supervisor leads a team of assemblers, executes production schedules, and maintains strict adherence to quality and performance standards. Military veterans experienced leading teams are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; leadership training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, assembly, or maintenance operations (military leadership experience equivalent).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and execute in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily assembly to ensure production goals and delivery commitments are met.
• Assign work and prioritize tasks based on production schedules, operational requirements, and resource availability.
• Coordinate closely with Production Planning and Scheduling to ensure timely completion and shipment of orders.
• Manage personnel, equipment, tooling, and materials to ensure full operational coverage and efficiency.
• Interpret blueprints, technical specifications, and engineering directives to guide assembly processes and resolve issues.
• Serve as the first line of response for troubleshooting production challenges and technical issues.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of assemblers, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Maintain a positive, disciplined work environment focused on teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Build team capability through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and departments to ensure continuity of operations and mission alignment.
• Maintain and enforce quality standards and operational procedures.
• Participate in and lead initiatives to improve processes, standardize work methods, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance production flow and minimize downtime.
• Ensure a safe working environment while meeting production objectives.
• Oversee daily production activities and monitor performance against established targets.
• Collect, analyze, and report production data to leadership.
• Ensure availability of materials, tools, and equipment to prevent disruptions to operations.
• Minimize production downtime through proactive planning and rapid response to issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in operations, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field, or equivalent work/military experience

Tools

MRP systems

Production planning tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ITT Inc. recognizes the significant value that military talent brings to the organization and offers engaging, meaningful career opportunities for transitioning service members and veterans.

The Assembly Supervisor leads a team of assemblers, executes production schedules, and maintains strict adherence to quality and performance standards. Military veterans experienced leading teams are strongly encouraged to apply.