Production Supervisor

Position Overview

As our Shop Supervisor, you will provide frontline leadership for a unionized production workforce in a highly regulated aerospace, defense, and heavy manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient execution of daily manufacturing activities while coordinating closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Scheduling, and Supply Chain. The Shop Supervisor upholds strict configuration control, supports mission‑critical production schedules, and maintains a disciplined culture of safety, quality, and procedural adherence.

On‑site in Long Beach, CA

• Lead and supervise union shop personnel to meet production, quality, and delivery milestones for aerospace/defense programs and heavy industrial products.
• Assign and coordinate daily work according to production schedules, job travelers, and engineering directives.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and traveler instructions.
• Partner with planning and scheduling to align labor availability, equipment readiness, and material flow to support program timelines.
• Support Engineering with manufacturability feedback, process clarifications, and implementation of approved engineering changes.

• Maintain full compliance with OSHA, company EH&S programs, and applicable industry/regulatory standards.
• Conduct daily safety walks and promote a disciplined safety culture—zero tolerance for unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Enforce strict adherence to prohibitive materials controls, hazardous‑material handling, and facility safety protocols.
• Ensure accurate documentation, traceability, and record‑keeping for all production activities.

• Work closely with Quality to address nonconformances, support root‑cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain a culture of first‑pass yield, precision workmanship, and disciplined process adherence.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Lean, and productivity enhancements tailored to high‑precision manufacturing environments.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, equipment upgrades, and improved production methods.

• Provide daily direction, coaching, and performance support to union employees while following collective bargaining agreements.
• Foster clear communication, alignment, and accountability across all shifts and work centers.
• Address employee concerns proactively and elevate issues appropriately while maintaining positive labor–management relations.
• Mentor employees to support skill development, cross training, and readiness for advanced or specialized work.

• A minimum of a high school diploma/GED is required.
• Must have two (2) years of relevant supervisory experience in aerospace, defense, or heavy manufacturing.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of union environments.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and cross‑functional teams.
• Must have demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and high reliability manufacturing.
• Must be highly organized, self‑directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a schedule‑driven environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Technical or vocational training is preferred.
• Experience leading union personnel is preferred.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.

Pay: $76,000.00 - $

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