Production Supervisor

Aptiv; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations on the production floor, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while meeting customer commitments. You will oversee Production Leads and Assemblers and drive disciplined execution to optimize labor, equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, managing shifts, and partnering with cross-functional groups to remove barriers and improve performance.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership experience supervising manufacturing teams.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, routers, and work instructions.
• Knowledge of AS9100, Lean, 5S, FOD prevention, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve OTD, schedule attainment, output, labor efficiency, and productivity goals.
• Maintain a highly visible, hands-on presence on the floor, coaching staff and removing barriers.
• Execute daily production schedule aligning labor, equipment, and materials to customer demand.
• Partner with Operations Manager and leads to optimize capacity, labor, throughput, and performance.
• Monitor performance and quickly resolve safety, quality, or delivery issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

5S

FOD prevention

AS9100 knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Syspro ERP

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $30 - 35 per hour + [Insert Bonus/Incentive Eligibility]

Summary: At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world's most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations with a highly visible, hands-on presence on the production floor to ensure product commitments are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

You will oversee Production Leads and Assemblers while driving operational performance through disciplined execution, workforce optimization and continuous improvement. You will be accountable for On-Time Delivery (OTD), production output, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, quality, and cost performance, while partnering with cross-functional teams to remove barriers and improve manufacturing performance. You will serve as the primary liaison between Production, Training, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Human Resources, and EHS.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities

Production Operations & Execution

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD), schedule attainment, production output, labor efficiency, and productivity goals.
• Maintain a highly visible, hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor by actively directing operations, coaching employees, removing barriers, and driving execution throughout the shift.
• Execute daily production schedule by aligning labor, equipment, and materials with customer demand and shifting business priorities.
• Partner with Operations Manager and Production Leads to optimize capacity, labor utilization, throughput, and operational performance.
• Monitor production performance throughout the shift and quickly resolve issues impacting safety, quality, productivity, or delivery commitments.

Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze KPIs including OTD, schedule attainment, productivity, labor efficiency, scrap, rework, downtime, and backlog while implementing corrective actions to improve performance.
• Lead and develop Production Leads while holding teams accountable for safety, quality, attendance, productivity, and performance expectations.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, FOD prevention, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, AS9100 quality standards, ITAR regulations, and customer requirements.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), customer audits, production readiness activities and critical, shifting customer priorities.
• Develop workforce capability through coaching, cross-training, and performance management.

Position Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required (AS or Bachelor's degree preferred).

Experience

5-7+ years of progressive experience within aerospace, defense, or other complex manufacturing environments. 3+ years of leadership experience supervising manufacturing teams.

Industry Domain

Aerospace, defense, or other complex manufacturing environments. Expert-level skills in all core assembly processes: soldering, crimping, wire termination, harness building, and (preferably) potting/molding. Advance ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, routers, and work instructions. Strong knowledge of AS9100, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, FOD prevention, and continuous improvement principles.

Regulatory Compliance

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.

Certifications & Competencies

Certifications

J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certifications are required. Systems Proficiency: Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Syspro) and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. (Systems used: Google Workspace, ADP/Syspro/QMS).

Core Competencies

Strong communication, sound judgment, teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation Base Salary Range: $30 - 35 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Incentive Compensation: [Specify bonus eligibility, AIP target %, or commission structure] Benefits & Perks:

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to federal law requirements, this company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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