Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

Precision Castparts; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for the 1st shift. This role involves supervising production teams, ensuring quality standards, and optimizing operations for efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience required.
• Engineering degree or relevant experience.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production employees and ensure quality standards.
• Control product flow and materials to maximize productivity.
• Lead daily team meetings and manage staffing.

Skills

Motivational skills

Team development skills

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

Relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

QAD

Inspection equipment

Job description

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Position Summary:

Responsible for the direct supervision of focus-factory/process production employees, maximizing safety, quality, variable cost, individual and plant-wide productivity, and technical skill development to ensure on-time shipments and customer satisfaction. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations and serves as their backup.

Position Accountabilities:

• Ensure production methods and practices meet internal quality standards, customer requirements, and the AS9100 program.
• Assist in scheduling manufacturing operations within their focus-factory/process.
• Establish and communicate performance standards.
• Control product flow, materials, and labor to maximize productivity and minimize costs while meeting safety, quality, inventory, and throughput targets.
• Plan daily, weekly, and quarterly labor, equipment, tooling, and supply needs.
• Lead daily team meetings and solicit feedback to align on goals and improve the work environment.
• Implement systems for quality, cost, and delivery improvements.
• Maintain documentation and oversee time and attendance records.
• Manage scrap control and disposal.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to meet scrap, cost, and safety goals.
• Provide leadership to maintain a positive work environment.
• Analyze labor costs and adjust staffing accordingly.
• Handle supervisory responsibilities including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and discipline.
• Coordinate the My Idea program and support cross-training initiatives.
• Administer policies and procedures, promote safety, and conduct safety inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or relevant experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Motivational and team development skills.
• Blueprint reading and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and QAD.
• Experience with inspection equipment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail.