Production Supervisor

Woodward Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead first-shift fabrication operations and supervise shop-floor personnel during a product line transition.

You will drive production performance, manage schedules, quality, and delivery targets, and partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve manufacturing challenges. This contract role runs through December 2027, offering an opportunity to implement continuous improvement initiatives and

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Strong background in fabrication or precision manufacturing.
• Experience leading production teams in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of machining, milling, turning, grinding, or similar processes.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and production management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily fabrication operations and shop-floor personnel.
• Manage production schedules, workflow, quality, and delivery targets.
• Lead and support employees, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing.
• Identify production issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Fabrication

Machine shop

Leadership

Production management

Problem solving

Job description

Location: Santa Clarita, CA

Shift: 1st Shift

Salary: Up to $120,000 per year

Contract: Through December 2027

Woodward is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to support first-shift fabrication operations at its Santa Clarita facility. This contract role will focus on shop-floor leadership, production performance, and supporting manufacturing operations during a product line transition.

Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor:

• Supervise daily fabrication operations and shop-floor personnel.
• Manage production schedules, workflow, quality, and delivery targets.
• Lead and support employees, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing.
• Identify production issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Requirements of the Production Supervisor:

• Previous supervisory experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Strong background in fabrication or precision manufacturing.
• Experience leading production teams in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of machining, milling, turning, grinding, or similar processes.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and production management skills.

Contract: Through December 2027, paying up to $120,000 annually, depending on experience.