Hands-On Aerospace Production Lead & Coach

Ontic; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Goal Share bonus program

Paid volunteering time

24/7 wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Learning and development

Employee referral program

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay and sick

401(k) plan - with up to 4% company

9/80 work schedule - where applicable

Job summary

Ontic Chatsworth is seeking a Production Team Lead to manage a hands-on manufacturing team in our Chatsworth, CA facility. You will guide daily production, troubleshoot issues, and coach technicians to meet safety, quality, and delivery priorities.

You will work closely with the Cell Manager, ensure compliance with drawings and procedures, and drive continuous improvement while keeping operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or assembly
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
• Experience meeting production targets while juggling priorities
• Strong coaching skills to develop teammates
• Willingness to stay hands-on while leading the team

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work across the team to meet output, quality, and delivery targets
• Stay hands-on to guide production and troubleshoot issues
• Identify root causes and escalate when needed
• Ensure work follows drawings, instructions, and safety procedures
• Coach technicians and new starters to build team capability
• Maintain accurate production data and update status in systems
• Support Cell Manager with operations while promoting safe, orderly, and proactive practices

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Technical production guidance

Read engineering drawings

Production targets

Communication & coaching

Education

Engineering or manufacturing qualification

Job description

Ontic Chatsworth is seeking a Production Team Lead to manage a hands-on manufacturing team in our Chatsworth, CA facility. You will guide daily production, troubleshoot issues, and coach technicians to meet safety, quality, and delivery priorities.

You will work closely with the Cell Manager, ensure compliance with drawings and procedures, and drive continuous improvement while keeping operations running smoothly.