Production Development Supervisor (2nd Shift)

DSJ Global; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) programme

Job summary

DSJ Global partners with a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing organization developing next‑generation production technologies for aerospace, defense, and industrial components. The Production Development Supervisor on the 2nd shift leads technicians and machinists, driving process improvements and production readiness.

This role blends people leadership with hands‑on manufacturing and continuous improvement, coordinating with engineering, quality, and operations to meet schedules and push

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Experience leading teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven ability to develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians, machinists, and manufacturing personnel supporting complex production and post-processing operations.
• Establish daily and weekly priorities to meet production schedules while adapting to changing business needs.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, training, and performance feedback to support employee development and career growth.
• Develop, document, standardise, and continuously improve manufacturing and production processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve production challenges and improve throughput, quality, and reliability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Production Development Supervisor (2nd Shift)

We are partnering with a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing organization that is developing and scaling next-generation production technologies for highly complex metal components used in demanding aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company operates in a fast-paced environment where engineering, manufacturing, and operations work closely together to bring innovative products from development into full-scale production.

As a Production Development Supervisor, you will serve as a key leader at the intersection of manufacturing operations and process development. You will lead a team of technicians, machinists, and manufacturing personnel while driving process improvements, operational excellence, and production readiness. This role combines people leadership, hands‑on manufacturing expertise, and continuous improvement responsibilities in a dynamic production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians, machinists, and manufacturing personnel supporting complex production and post‑processing operations.
• Establish daily and weekly priorities to meet production schedules while adapting to changing business needs.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, training, and performance feedback to support employee development and career growth.
• Develop, document, standardise, and continuously improve manufacturing and production processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve production challenges and improve throughput, quality, and reliability.
• Identify process gaps, execute improvement initiatives, and implement validated solutions.
• Monitor operational metrics and communicate performance, risks, and corrective actions to leadership.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient manufacturing environment.
• Support equipment qualification, calibration programmes, and preventative maintenance initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience leading teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven ability to develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Strong organisational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership development programme experience (GE OMLP or similar manufacturing leadership programmes preferred).
• Experience supervising technicians or production personnel in high‑volume or highly complex manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), or similar methodologies.
• Familiarity with production KPIs such as OEE, first‑pass yield, throughput, and productivity metrics.
• Strong project management and prioritisation capabilities.
• Experience creating and maintaining detailed process documentation and work instructions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving manufacturing environment and support off‑shift or overtime requirements when necessary.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift
• Full‑time, on‑site position
• Flexibility to support business‑critical production milestones as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $95,000 - $130,000+ DOE, plus shift differential
• Equity participation opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) programme
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to join a rapidly scaling advanced manufacturing organisation developing industry‑changing technology