Operations Supervisor

Astrophysics Inc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

401K with 4% employer match

11 paid holidays

10 PTO days

Donuts on Fridays

Job summary

Astrophysics Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our Ontario, California manufacturing facility.

You will coordinate the production schedule, warehousing, materials management, and day-to-day operations, supervising production and warehouse staff to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time deliveries. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and management to optimize material flow, address shortages, and drive operational excellence while supporting customer relationships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years operations experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient in Excel; ERP experience.
• Excellent organization, adaptability, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily Operations activities including planning, warehousing, materials management and production.
• Lead warehouse staff for receiving, packaging, and order prep.
• Manage cycle counts and collaborate with inspection to reduce MRB and returns.
• Track WIP and report delays; work with departments to resolve.
• Transact in ERP with accurate work orders and changes.
• Interface with Buyers/Planners to prevent material shortages.
• Coordinate with engineering for ECRs, BOMs, and transitions from R&D to production.
• Ensure on-time, accurate information to stakeholders and customer relationships.
• Oversee order processing and product demonstration preparations; update management.

Skills

Excel skills

ERP systems

Supervisory experience

Operations management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Astrophysics Inc. is a global leader in X-Ray security inspection systems, dedicated since 2002 to making the world safer through advanced screening technology. Our systems protect critical infrastructure in over 150 countries, serving airports, government buildings, military bases, and more. We are a fast-growing, dynamic company seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our Research and Development facility located in Ontario, California.

Job Summary:

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the production schedule, warehousing, materials management and production at our manufacturing facility in Ontario, California. This position manages the day to day operations and supervises production and warehouse personnel. The supervisor works closely with engineering, operations and management to ensure proper material flow, efficiency, quality, and on-time deliveries.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and coordinate daily Operations activities, including planning, warehousing, materials management and production.
• Lead warehouse staff in all aspects of receiving, packaging and crating, order prep and pick process.
• Manage cycle counts; work with receiving inspection to reduce MRB and returns to vendor.
• Track WIP and report to management; report schedule delays and work with departments to resolve.
• Accurately transact in ERP system by ensuring proper execution of work orders and change work orders.
• Interface with Buyers and Planners to prevent and resolve material shortages.
• Interface with engineers to address ECRs, BOMs/drawing issues, transitions from R&D to production processes.
• Ensure successful customer relationships by providing on-time, accurate information to key stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Oversee order processing and product demonstration preparations, collaborate with relevant departments, and update management on progress.
• Lead operational excellence, including safety, quality, cost reduction, and on time deliveries.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Business Administration, Operations Management, or Engineering preferred
• 3 to 5 years operations experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficient in Excel;
• Experience with ERPs;
• Exceptional organization, adaptability, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be successful in an unstructured environment.

Benefits & Perks:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401K plan with 4% employer match
• 11 paid holidays, 10 PTO days
• Free donuts on Fridays, company luncheons and year end party!

Be part of a meaningful security mission with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Astrophysics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. For accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [phone].