Production Supervisor (2nd Shift

Job Title: Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Reports To: Director of Manufacturing

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Hours: 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Established in 1971, ISC began building custom power cables & assemblies for Gateway, Kingston, and Xerox. With over 50 years of manufacturing experience, ISC is capable of meeting tight deadlines and changing forecasts while maintaining quality. Our products are in use worldwide in commercial and military aircraft , lifesaving medical devices , weapon systems , inflight entertainment, power systems, and countless commercial, industrial & computer applications .

Our facility is environmentally controlled, engineered for manufacturing flexibility, includes dedicated assembly labs for isolated program management, and a cleanroom facility. With dedicated professionals and assemblers regularly operating two full shifts, ISC operates with the most current high-speed tooling, material handling, and test equipment.

The Production Supervisor leads and coordinates daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production while maintaining seamless communication and accurate handoffs between shifts. This hands-on leader supports production leads and assembly teams by driving safety, quality, productivity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement on the shop floor. The role partners closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams to execute schedules, resolve issues, optimize resources, and ensure customer requirements and business goals are achieved.

• Lead and supervise production operations, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Serve as the communication bridge between first and second shift by understanding daily priorities, production status, and work order requirements to ensure a seamless handoff.
• Prioritize and direct production flow through assembly operations to meet production schedules and on-time delivery objectives.
• Ensure all production lines are appropriately staffed and resources are aligned with changing production priorities.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and support to Production Leads and production employees, fostering accountability, engagement, and professional development.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the production floor, building trust, engagement, and accountability within the team.
• Manage employee performance, including coaching, corrective actions, attendance management, performance evaluations, and recognition activities.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Support the development and growth of team members by identifying training opportunities and mentoring future leaders.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams to resolve production issues and remove obstacles impacting schedule attainment.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards, customer requirements, and company procedures.
• Verify traveler documentation for accuracy, including part numbers, revisions, quantities, and other production requirements.
• Own and drive key performance metrics, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), schedule attainment, productivity, quality, labor utilization, and employee engagement.
• Lead continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S methodologies, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Address production issues, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and other operational challenges in a timely manner.
• Foster an engaging work environment where employees understand how their contributions support customer satisfaction and company success.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety by conducting safety observations, addressing hazards, and ensuring compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Be punctual and maintain consistent attendance in accordance with company expectations.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.