Lead Production Supervisor, Aircraft Manufacturing

SENSOR SYSTEMS, INC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SENSOR SYSTEMS, INC. in Chatsworth, CA, is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities and lead a skilled team to meet production goals.

You will train staff, enforce work instructions, monitor quality, and coordinate with maintenance and other departments to keep operations running smoothly. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, documenting production records, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or industrial production.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written work instructions, procedures, specifications, and production requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including lifting, pushing, and pulling carts or products as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities to ensure production goals, schedules, and deadlines are met.
• Provide direction and support to production team members, leads, and other assigned personnel to maintain an organized and efficient workflow.
• Assist with training new team members and provide ongoing guidance regarding work instructions, production methods, quality expectations, and work standards.
• Monitor production processes and verify that products meet established quality requirements, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Ensure team members follow current work instructions, approved procedures, tooling requirements, and manufacturing process specifications.
• Assist with identifying and resolving routine production issues, process concerns, and equipment problems. Coordinate with appropriate personnel when additional technical support is needed.
• Monitor the condition and proper use of production equipment and tooling. Assist with minor troubleshooting and maintenance as appropriate.
• Ensure production records, inspection documentation, and other required departmental records are completed accurately and maintained according to established procedures.
• Promote safe work practices, proper equipment use, and an organized manufacturing environment. Address concerns and report hazards in accordance with company procedures.
• Communicate production priorities, issues, and progress to management and coordinate with other departments as needed to support manufacturing operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, quality, and the efficient use of production resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

SENSOR SYSTEMS, INC. in Chatsworth, CA, is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities and lead a skilled team to meet production goals.

You will train staff, enforce work instructions, monitor quality, and coordinate with maintenance and other departments to keep operations running smoothly. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, documenting production records, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.