Production Supervisor

Job Info

Job Identification: 117512

Job Category:
Operations

Posting Date: 06/08/2026, 06:09 PM

Location:

800 S State College, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US (On-site)

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability:
None

Export-Controlled Data:
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Nut forming/Heading Production Supervisor for our Fullerton, CA site. Under the direction of the Department Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for directing activities of all assigned employees to ensure the efficient and productive performance of the department. Ensures and promotes a safe working environment that meets the daily production goals in Quality, Output, and On-time delivery.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating variety of machines to manufacture parts or products.
• Supervise work teams and individuals in the areas of responsibilities of manufacturing to meet customer quality and on-time delivery needs.
• Supervise work teams and individuals in the areas of responsibilities of manufacturing to comply with company policies.
• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Schedule and/or approve overtime and vacations.
• Manages teams by establishing monthly and quarterly performance goals
• Assist in setting and achieving productivity and quality targets for the various teams.
• Coach team or manufacturing personnel in their continuous improvement efforts.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Review daily production reports and forms.
• Attend Daily Manufacturing Review Meeting
• Support Manufacturing Manager in meeting department goals and objectives.

Essential

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of management and employees.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; with excellent time management skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience or combination bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this option.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or related field
• Supervisory experience to be in manufacturing preferably with experience managing hot and hot cold forming operations
• Experience with the manufacturing of precision machined metal components
• Experience in a machine shop
• Experience with TPS/ Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing principles and programs
• Experience in the aerospace industry

• 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.
• The employee is responsible to maintain fitness-for-duty while holding the above-described position and should be able to perform the essential tasks of the position in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. This refers to the physical, mental and emotional…