Production Supervisor

Eleven Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleven Recruiting is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations for a global aerospace and defense OEM in the greater Los Angeles area. You will develop the team, manage resources and drive safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes staffing, performance management, production planning and continuous improvement, with accountability for achieving daily and long‑term improvements across the cell.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a manufacturing or production team.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop employees with clear expectations and accountability.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, labor allocation and material flow.
• Strong problem-solving skills to assess issues, set priorities and implement solutions.
• Experience with lean manufacturing methods such as 5S, visual management, standardized work and daily management systems.
• Comfort using production data to identify trends, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP).
• Basic understanding of MRP and its relation to inventory and scheduling.
• Clear communication skills across production, leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop the Team: Supervise production employees, establish expectations and hold the team accountable for safety, quality, output and delivery.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide regular feedback, recognize contributions and address performance concerns.
• Partner with Production Team Leads to identify training needs and support cross‑training to strengthen cell capability.
• Communicate daily priorities and changes to ensure staff understands responsibilities and customer commitments.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Excel

ERP (SAP)

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Labor allocation

Material flow

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eleven Recruiting is searching for a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations within an assigned production area for a well-established, global aerospace and defense OEM in the greater Los Angeles area. This role is responsible for developing the team, managing resources and delivering against safety, quality, productivity and customer delivery requirements.

The Role

You’ll maintain a strong presence on the production floor, working closely with Production Team Leads and cross-functional partners to keep work moving, resolve barriers and improve performance. While Team Leads provide hands‑on technical guidance and daily work coordination, you’ll own the broader priorities of the cell, including staffing, employee performance, production planning and continuous improvement. This opportunity is suited to a manufacturing leader who sets clear expectations, builds accountability and can balance immediate production needs with improvements that strengthen the operation over time.

Responsibilities

Lead and Develop the Team

• Supervise production employees, establish clear expectations and hold the team accountable for safety, quality, output and delivery.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide regular feedback, recognize contributions and address performance concerns in accordance with company policies.
• Partner with Production Team Leads to identify training needs, support cross‑training and strengthen technical capability across the cell.
• Communicate daily priorities and changes clearly so employees understand their responsibilities and how their work supports customer commitments.

Manage Daily Production

• Translate production requirements into daily work priorities, aligning staffing, equipment capacity and material availability with delivery schedules.
• Monitor progress against production targets and adjust resources to address bottlenecks, changing demand and competing priorities.
• Work with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and other support functions to resolve material shortages, technical issues and process constraints.
• Ensure production activities follow applicable work instructions, quality requirements and safety procedures.
• Escalate risks to production and customer delivery with clear recovery actions and support needs.

Drive Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Lead daily production reviews using visual management and operational data to identify gaps, assign actions and track follow‑through.
• Apply lean practices, including 5S, standardized work and waste reduction, to improve workflow, consistency and productivity.
• Coach employees and Team Leads in structured problem‑solving, supporting root‑cause identification and actions that prevent recurring issues.
• Use ERP systems and reporting tools to maintain visibility into work status, production performance and resource needs.
• Balance daily execution with practical improvement initiatives that strengthen the production system.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supervising a manufacturing or production team, including direct responsibility for employee performance and daily production results.
• A demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop employees while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, labor allocation and material flow.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess operational issues, establish priorities and coordinate effective solutions.
• Practical experience with lean manufacturing methods such as 5S, visual management, standardized work and daily management systems.
• Confidence using production data to identify trends, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency with Excel and experience using an ERP system such as SAP.
• A basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and its relationship to inventory availability and production scheduling.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production employees, leadership and cross‑functional support teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing leadership experience in aerospace or another regulated production environment.
• Experience using Power BI or Tableau for operational reporting.
• Demonstrated success improving production flow, productivity or on‑time delivery through team development and continuous improvement.