Trailer Assembly Production Lead

National Signal LLC; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Signal LLC in California is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily trailer assembly operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement. You will plan workflows, coordinate resources, mentor staff, and collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Customer Service and Shipping to meet customer expectations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership, strong coaching skills, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership or production supervision experience.
• Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English is a must.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, drawings, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and production reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations within the trailer assembly department to achieve production, quality, safety, and delivery objectives.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing and priorities as business needs change.
• Ensure efficient utilization of labor, equipment, materials, and manufacturing resources.
• Track production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and resolve production issues to minimize downtime.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop production employees to maximize performance and engagement.
• Conduct training, evaluations, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high morale through effective communication and recognition.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Promote quality at every stage of manufacturing.
• Promote a strong safety culture and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Conduct safety observations and reinforce safe work practices.
• Investigate accidents and implement preventive measures.
• Suggest improvements to processes, equipment, workflow, and layout.
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives; participate in Kaizen events.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

People development

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

National Signal LLC in California is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily trailer assembly operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement. You will plan workflows, coordinate resources, mentor staff, and collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Customer Service and Shipping to meet customer expectations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership, strong coaching skills, and