Lead Assembly Supervisor — Lean Manufacturing

ITT Aerospace Controls LLC; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Aerospace Controls LLC is seeking an Assembly Production Supervisor in Valencia, CA to lead a team of assemblers, manage production schedules, and ensure quality and safety. The role emphasizes frontline leadership, process discipline, and collaboration with planning for on-time shipments.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or leadership training a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, assembly, or maintenance operations (military leadership equivalent).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and execute in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Bachelor's degree in operations or related field preferred; military experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily assembly to meet production goals and delivery commitments.
• Assign work and prioritize tasks based on production schedules and resources.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure timely completion and shipment.
• Manage personnel, equipment, tooling, and materials for full operational coverage.
• Interpret blueprints and engineering directives to guide assembly processes.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Mentor and develop assemblers; foster accountability and high performance.
• Maintain disciplined, safety-focused teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Coach and train team members; manage performance and milestones.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to ensure continuity and mission alignment.
• Lead quality, safety, and process-improvement initiatives; reduce downtime.
• Apply Lean manufacturing to optimize flow and efficiency.
• Oversee daily activities and monitor performance against targets.
• Analyze production data and report to leadership; ensure material readiness.
• Prevent disruptions with proactive planning and rapid issue responses.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Operations or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Production planning tools

Job description

ITT Aerospace Controls LLC is seeking an Assembly Production Supervisor in Valencia, CA to lead a team of assemblers, manage production schedules, and ensure quality and safety. The role emphasizes frontline leadership, process discipline, and collaboration with planning for on-time shipments.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and MS Office.