Lead Production Supervisor: Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics

Socket.dev; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Discretionary incentive bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health benefits

Life insurance and disability coverage

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Divergent in Torrance, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations across the Machine Shop, Clean Line, Robotic Assembly and Automated Anodize Line. You will supervise a skilled team to meet production schedules, uphold safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and experience with ERP/MES systems, along with a commitment to 5S and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of technical manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years in a people leadership role.
• Hands-on ERP and MES systems experience.
• Experience with 5-axis CNC machines and automated lines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations across CNC machining, cleaning, robotic assembly, and anodizing.
• Lead technicians to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Plan and allocate labor, equipment, and materials to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Troubleshoot process issues with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to minimize downtime.
• Drive process improvements with Manufacturing and Quality Engineers.
• Coach and develop workforce with effective feedback and accountability.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and downtime logs.
• Participate in capital planning and 5S improvements.
• Promote safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace following lean principles.

Skills

ERP & MES experience

Shop-floor leadership

Strong communication

Team building

Scheduling & planning

Problem solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Engineering/Industrial Tech

Tools

KUKA robots

5-axis CNC knowledge

Automated production lines

Job description

Divergent in Torrance, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations across the Machine Shop, Clean Line, Robotic Assembly and Automated Anodize Line. You will supervise a skilled team to meet production schedules, uphold safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and experience with ERP/MES systems, along with a commitment to 5S and continuous improvement.