Production Supervisor - Space & Defense Manufacturing

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long‑term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Production Supervisor in Huntington Beach, CA to lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations and coordinate across departments. You will plan schedules, ensure material readiness, train staff, and maintain safety and quality standards.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or higher, with a technical degree or equivalent manufacturing experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or 6+ years of experience in an equivalent role.
• Experience using manufacturing machinery and tools.
• Strong understanding of composite fabrication processes and equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain positive team morale.
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and time‑management skills with attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven approach with strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans production schedules, assigns work, prioritizes activities, and organizes workflows to meet operational goals.
• Ensures employees have the materials, equipment, resources, and information needed to perform their work effectively.
• Leads, trains, and develops production employees, including onboarding new team members, implementing cross‑training programs, and establishing technician capability goals.
• Communicates company objectives and operational information between employees, management, and other departments.
• Evaluates employee performance, provides fair and timely feedback, conducts annual performance evaluations, and aligns individual expectations with organizational goals.
• Supports staffing activities and addresses escalated internal and external customer or employee issues.
• Promotes safe equipment operation, coordinates regular maintenance, and ensures employees follow established safety procedures and company standards.
• Monitors production processes, KPIs, performance records, and operational progress, providing reports to senior leadership as required.
• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize production processes in collaboration with other departments.
• Reviews and approves employee timecards, overtime, and paid time off while ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and applicable meal and rest break requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing machinery

Composite fabrication

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

6+ years related experience

Tools

Manufacturing machinery and tools

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Production Supervisor in Huntington Beach, CA to lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations and coordinate across departments. You will plan schedules, ensure material readiness, train staff, and maintain safety and quality standards.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or higher, with a technical degree or equivalent manufacturing experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.