Production Supervisor

Job Title: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR II
Duration:
Direct Hire
Location:
Simi Valley, CA

Shift: 1st Shift 6:00 AM start time

MUST HAVE: Machine shop experience CNC Machine Shop experience (hands on and managing people) The Manager is looking for someone that knows the ins and outs of a machine shop.

Preferred Qualifications:
Process planning & optimization
Programming competency
Setup strategy & repeatability
Troubleshooting under pressure
Leadership: challenging and developing machinists

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR II

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Machine Shop Supervisor will be responsible of day-to-day operations of the machining department to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost targets and all sustainment/improvement related action and activities. This role will be responsible of managing people, schedules, workflows, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives (including
*** Lean System practices) while ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.

SCOPE OF WORK:
" Oversee daily machining operations (CNC and manual) across multiple machines and cells.
" Plan, prioritize, and assign work orders to meet on-time delivery and productivity goals.
" Ensure adherence to safety, environmental (EHS), and quality standards such as AS9100.
" Manage a team of machinists, operators, and handle staffing, training, and performance.
" Maintain process control: setups, tool management, and program control.
" Coordinate preventive maintenance and escalate equipment downtime with Maintenance.
" Drive continuous improvement using Lean System (PLS) tools: 5S, standard work, visual management, kaizen.
" Monitor production metrics (OEE, scrap, rework, first-pass yield, cycle time) and implement corrective actions.
" Control inventories (WIP, raw material, tooling, consumables).
" Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Safety to resolve issues and improve processes.
" Support cost reduction through waste elimination, optimized setups and programs, and tooling/process improvements.
" Enforce documentation control: routings, work instructions, drawings, programs, and change management.
" Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
" Ability to plan, set priorities for the team and direct technical efforts to meet business objectives
" Other responsibilities as assigned
" Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
" Ability to explain a range of complex technical information
" Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety & Compliance
" Lead by example and maintain a zero-injury culture; enforce PPE, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and EHS procedures.
" Conduct safety talks, near-miss reporting, and corrective actions; participate in audits.
People Leadership
" Lead, coach, and develop team members; conduct performance reviews and skills assessments.
" Manage staffing levels, shift coverage, and training plans (cross-training, upskilling).
Production Planning & Execution
" Schedule jobs, balance workloads, and approve setups; remove constraints to meet takt/schedule.
" Transfer new products into production and continually look for ways to improve existing products from a design for manufacturability approach
" Develop and deploy standardized work instructions to ensure consistency in processes
" Validate in-process and final inspections before releasing parts.
Quality Assurance
" Ensure compliance with specifications and drawings. Drive root cause and corrective actions focus and develop a zero-defect culture.
" Maintain calibration and proper use of metrology equipment (e.g., CMM, micrometers).
Equipment & Maintenance
" Coordinate PMs and repairs; track machine health and reliability; reduce unplanned downtime.
Continuous Improvement (PLS/Lean)
" Implement 5S, standard work, visual controls, SMED, and kaizen events; sustain improvements.
Materials & Tooling
" Manage tooling life and inventories; optimize cutting parameters and programs for throughput and quality.
Cost & Performance Management
" Track labor…