Floor Command Leader - 1st Shift, Manufacturing

Quantum Fuel Systems LLC.; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 97,424,000 - 131,809,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans (medical, dental &视觉

401k with company match

Life insurance (basic)

Paid time off

Job summary

Quantum Fuel Systems LLC. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor (1st shift) to lead the production floor at our Lake Forest, CA headquarters. This onsite role reports to the Senior Operations Manager and is a full-time, non-exempt position with a pay range of $34-$46 per hour.

The ideal candidate will drive daily targets, enforce 5S and safety standards, and ensure consistent quality. You must be ready for overtime and possess strong data-driven decision abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a production supervisor role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of holding a team to high standards.
• Deep knowledge of 5S safety principles and how to make them stick on a floor.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to read data and make fast, sound decisions.
• Proficient in production tracking software and MS Office.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle; occasional local travel required.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime with your team when production calls for it.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of production workers - set expectations and hold them.
• Drive daily, weekly, and monthly production targets with zero tolerance for preventable failures.
• Enforce 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) and enforce them consistently.
• Conduct safety audits, address hazards immediately, and maintain a culture where safety is non-negotiable.
• Run shift communications: production logs, KPI tracking, updates to management - nothing falls through the cracks.
• Oversee workforce training so every employee knows their role and performs it properly.
• Coordinate with maintenance to keep equipment running and downtime minimal.
• Implement company Quality Assurance Procedures and Departmental Work Instructions to the letter.

Skills

Production supervision

Quality leadership

5S safety principles

Analytical skills

Production tracking

MS Office

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quantum Fuel Systems LLC. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor (1st shift) to lead the production floor at our Lake Forest, CA headquarters. This onsite role reports to the Senior Operations Manager and is a full-time, non-exempt position with a pay range of $34-$46 per hour.

The ideal candidate will drive daily targets, enforce 5S and safety standards, and ensure consistent quality. You must be ready for overtime and possess strong data-driven decision abilities.