Operations Supervisor

Woodward, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 149.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Woodward Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a 14-person team across Inspection, Calibration and NDT on 2nd shift.

This hands-on leader role focuses on people and processes in a unionized manufacturing environment. The position oversees daily performance, facilitates issue resolution, conducts First Article and AQL inspections, and supports cross-shift communication.

Formación

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with unionized employees.
• Strong conflict-resolution and people-management skills.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards.
• Experience in inspection, quality or manufacturing is desirable.
• Aerospace/medical/automotive manufacturing experience considered.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and support a team across Inspection, Calibration and NDT.
• Manage day-to-day performance, priorities and employee relations in a unionized environment.
• Address conflict, employee concerns and operational challenges while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Oversee inspection activities including measurements, certifications, First Article Inspections and AQL/sample inspections.
• Support technical problem-solving and communication between shifts.
• Assist with interviewing and selecting new team members.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

People management

Conflict resolution

Herramientas

Hexagon CMM

Descripción del empleo

Location: Santa Clarita, CA - $90,000–$135,000 - Contract through December 2027

RPS Recruitment are working with Woodward, an established aerospace manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a team across Inspection, Calibration and NDT on 2nd shift.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader from a unionized manufacturing environment who enjoys developing teams, resolving challenges and keeping operations running smoothly. The role is primarily focused on leadership rather than performing technical work directly, with a team of approximately 14 employees.

Key Responsibilities of the Operations Supervisor:

• Supervise and support a team across Inspection, Calibration and NDT.
• Manage day-to-day performance, priorities and employee relations within a unionized environment.
• Address conflict, employee concerns and operational challenges while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Oversee inspection activities including measurements, certifications, First Article Inspections and AQL/sample inspections.
• Support technical problem-solving and communication between shifts.
• Assist with interviewing and selecting new team members.

What We're Looking for from the Operations Supervisor:

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with and managing unionized employees.
• Strong conflict-resolution and people-management skills.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards.
• Experience within inspection, quality or manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Aerospace, medical or automotive manufacturing experience will be considered.

Desirable Experience of the Operations Supervisor:

• CMM experience, particularly Hexagon.
• First Article Inspection and AQL experience.
• NDT experience, particularly ultrasonic and magnetic particle testing.
• NADCAP experience is beneficial but not required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established aerospace organization in a long-term contract position through December 2027, with the potential for a short extension and a competitive salary of $90,000–$149,000.