Production Supervisor

Job Title:

Production Supervisor

Location:

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Type:
Direct Hire

Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000 annually

Contractor Work Model:
Onsite

Our Client, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA, is a fast-growing manufacturer specializing in electric equipment for rolling stock and light rail vehicles. We proudly serve North American customers with advanced technologies that deliver safe, reliable, and long-lasting transportation equipment.

 About the Role  

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day rolling stock and light rail manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement within assigned production areas. This position plays a critical role in meeting customer commitments, optimizing resources, and driving continuous improvement across processes and teams.

Key Responsibilities  

 Production Supervision  

+  Plan and direct daily production activities for railcar refurbishment, overhaul, and modification projects, schedules, staffing and priorities to meet delivery and quality targets.

+  Monitor progress against established goals, identifying variances and developing recovery plans for schedule, cost, and quality performance.

+  Ensure efficient use of manpower, machines, and equipment while maintaining a high standard of product quality.

+  Coordinate production activities with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Warehouse.

 Safety and Compliance  

+  Enforce all safety protocols and ensure employees are properly trained and certified.

+  Conduct regular safety audits, maintain a clean and organized work environment, and drive compliance with 5S principles.

+  Promote a culture of zero incidents through proactive hazard identification and corrective actions.

 People Leadership  

+  Supervise, coach, and develop production staff to achieve individual and team performance goals.

+  Conduct regular performance evaluations in coordination with HR, providing constructive feedback and development plans.

+  Foster a positive, motivated, and collaborative work environment that supports employee engagement and retention.

 Continuous Improvement  

+  Partner with Methods, Engineering, and Quality teams to enhance process efficiency, work cell optimization, and overall throughput.

+  Lead daily production meetings to review safety, quality, material availability, and improvement opportunities.

+  Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen quality.

 Reporting and Analysis  

+  Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, efficiency, and labor utilization.

+  Review and approve employee time reports to ensure accurate project and cost tracking.

+  Support long-term production planning and capacity forecasting.

 Qualifications  

+  High school diploma required;
Associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Business preferred.

+  3-5 years of supervisory experience in rail manufacturing or production environment.

+  Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.

+  Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities in a fast-paced environment.

+  Working knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and ERP or manufacturing software systems.

+  Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

+  Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production needs.

 Performance Expectations  

+  Ensure all safety, quality, and productivity targets are met or exceeded.

+  Maintain an organized and efficient work area in compliance with company standards.

+  Demonstrate visible leadership presence on the production floor.

+  Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What We Offer  

+  Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

+  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

+  Paid time off, holidays and retirement plan.

+  Opportunity to work in a growing, innovative rail manufacturing company.

+  Collaborative, team-oriented…