Production Supervisor 2nd shift

Jimmy Jazz; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations in Stockton, CA. You will manage production staff, coordinate with leadership, and ensure materials and personnel are available to meet schedules and quality targets.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree (or equivalent) with 2-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and a collaborative team mindset.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or equivalent with 2-5 years of experience.
• Candidates should have strong supervisory skills and solid knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Good computer literacy and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Directs work area production personnel, assignments, meetings, and time and attendance.
• Coordinates with leadership to maintain schedules and quality standards.
• Collaborates with Production Coordinators to ensure availability of materials and personnel.
• Trains staff and explains procedures; assigns tasks and monitors progress.
• Ensures safety, housekeeping, and adherence to budget constraints.
• Reassigns personnel across areas as project needs change.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Team orientation

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

• Location 3437 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA, 95206, United States

ABOUT APPLIED AEROSPACE:

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights — and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

Oversee daily operations within the assigned work area to ensure efficient use of labor, adherence to quality standards, and achievement of operational goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Directs work area production personnel to include daily assignments, meetings, discipline, training, vacation scheduling, and time and attendance system accuracy.
• Working with leadership teams to ensure that schedules and quality standards are maintained.
• Works with Production Coordinators to ensure that planning and resources (materials and personnel) are available to support production.
• Assign tasks and explain procedures to personnel. Trains and guides operation personnel on assigned tasks.
• Identify resources needed to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Responsible for work area safety issues and housekeeping.
• Transfer personnel to other work areas depending on project requirements per leadership team’s request.
• Maximizes labor efficiency and productivity.
• Requires an associate degree or its equivalent with 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and team orientation.
• Have good computer and communication skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and applicable law.

Due to the nature of our work and applicable U.S. export control laws, this position requires International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) eligibility. Only individuals who qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), unless specified otherwise within job description, are eligible for employment.

Applied Aerospace & Defense (“AA&D”) is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, medical condition, or other protected reason may contact the Human Resources Department. Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable law.

Where required by law, the applicable pay range and a summary of benefits and other compensation for this position will be provided.