Production Supervisor (85644)

The Gill Corporation; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 83,524 - 100,632; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation, based in El Monte, CA, is looking for a full-time supervisor in a high-volume production environment. You will ensure all safety protocols are followed, manage crew performance, and oversee production quality in the aerospace industry.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP. Join us to help lead the team in delivering exceptional products while fostering a safe and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Fabrication assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma, 5S best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assure that all operations are safe and safety equipment is working properly.
• Manage crew performance to meet production objectives.
• Communicate effectively across departments to ensure quality production.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing environment experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Job Location: 0T534 CA - El Monte, CA 91731
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $83,524.00 - $100,632.00
Job Shift: Multiple Shifts

Who we are

The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products.

Responsibilities

• Assure that all operations are being done in a safe manner and all safety equipment is working properly.
• Know how the equipment in the department works and how to identify malfunctions. Notify Engineering if there’s a problem with any of the equipment.
• Have proficient knowledge in company ERP system (SAP). Know and practice safety drills – evacuations, fires, earthquakes and others.
• Oversee the Lead staff and aid them when they’re not performing their functions adequately.
• Should be managing the crew/s under them:
• Monitor the performance of the department in term of labor and system transactions.
• Foster a motivating environment to keep the crew in line to meet performance objectives.
• Issue corrective action or performance improvement plans as necessary.
• Partner with leads to evaluate the crew for future opportunities (promotions, etc.) and offer opportunities for developmental training to those who are meeting performance objectives.
• Monitor the crews training progress, assess individual training needs, and communicate needs to HR.
• Communicate with other departments as necessary for the performance of the department.
• Coordinate with Planning on the upcoming production schedule.
• Assist, as necessary, the Leads to meet the schedule.
• Communicate with the Leads and other departments to:
• Make the product to meet the quality expectations.
• Meet the production schedule.
• Safety. Safety. Safety. Ensures to keep staff safe and following safety protocols at all times and costs.
• Quality. Ensures to stop production and get immediate guidance if quality of materials is questionable. DO NOT opt for scrap material just to make shipping deadlines.
• Production. We get paid for product – nothing else. Always look for ways to increase output or improve quality.
• Support. Positively support, motivate and guide your staff to hit their goals.
• Communication. It is expected for the supervisor to communicate to their team and to other department leaders what is needed, verbally and via email.
• Lead. Your crew is a team and it is the supervisor’s responsibility to help them succeed as a unit and enforce disciplinary action when performance is not being met by individuals.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in a high-volume production environment. Preferably with experience in a supervisory role in the aerospace (commercial or defense) industry.
• Fabrication assembly experience in a manufacturing environment; knowledge with composite materials is preferred.
• Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma, 5S best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective and proper communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proven Technical aptitude.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, asylee.

EEO Statement

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department.