Production Supervisor

Stellant Systems, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a skilled manufacturing team responsible for high‑quality assembly and test of RF and electronic products for aerospace applications. You will drive lean improvements, manage hourly staff, and ensure on‑time, within‑spec production.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands‑on capability with process and equipment. Security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing field or 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Must lead hourly employees and implement Lean improvements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train hourly employees in a high‑precision manufacturing environment.
• Support Lean process improvement plans and track performance metrics.
• Provide production status updates to Operations, Program Management, Engineering and downstream areas.
• Ensure on‑time, to‑spec production and mentor staff.
• Supervisor responsibilities for shop floor safety and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $80,000-$90,000/yr

We currently have an opportunity for a Production Supervisorto lead a highly skilled manufacturing group at our Torrance, California location. In this position, you will be responsible for the high-quality assembly and test of precision Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) vacuum electronic components for commercial and government satellite applications; this requires meeting extremely high manufacturing standards with challenging lead times and cost considerations.

Responsibilities

• Management and training of hourly employees
• Supporting development and implementation of Lean process improvement plans
• Providing accurate production status updates to Operations management, Program Management, Engineering, and downstream production areas.
• Ensure all work is completed on time and to specification
• Responsible for mentoring, leading and supervising employees
• Supervise the production flow within their respective areas and ensure safety and the efficiency of the entire shop floor
• Assess the work performance of employees against clearly established expectations and identify areas that need improvement (provide documented coaching where necessary)
• Work with technicians, manufacturing engineers, test engineers and quality teams to resolve reoccurring nonconformance issues
• Ensure that business goals, deadlines and performance standards are met
• Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions
• Schedule risk identification and mitigation
• Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers for development teardowns
• Perform root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans
• Reduction of downtime for product and personnel
• Lead efforts to transition products from engineering development to full rate production
• Review work instructions to ensure shop floor tech’s have accurate and complete instructions and if necessary, recommend changes
• Meet tight production schedules to achieve high-rate production
• Train and onboard newly hired employees to make sure they understand their roles
• Drive shop floor culture, enforce systems and corporate policies
• Develop, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing system policies, and procedures
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and strong time management with staff
• Capacity planning of equipment and personnel
• Conduct stand-up meetings with employees and management of area metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 0+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment - preferably with manufacturing and testing of precision RF and electronic products.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated leadership skills are necessary, with previous supervisory experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to interpret detailed engineering drawings and associated assembly instructions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Previous experience working in a RF test environment.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems, such as Infor LN, is a plus.
• Experience in a union environment is beneficial.
• Lean manufacturing training and experience is a plus.
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Safety training and/or safety certifications
• Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving the total cost equation
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods
• Experience solving manufacturing problems related to incapable processes and or designs
• Demonstrated record of high-performance
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).