FAA Production Supervisor

FAA Production Supervisor

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an FAA Production Supervisor in Los Alamitos, CA. Pay Rate: $75K - $80K. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the daily management of a fabrication or sub-assembly production area including the management of SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost). The candidate will direct and support the hourly employees to achieve production targets and overall company goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise, coach, and support all direct reports
Uses Problem Solving Process to identify root cause of an issue and works to assign proper team to implement countermeasure in assembly, welding and fabrication of components, sub-assemblies or final assemblies
Consistently uses daily management to ensure continuous flow through their area for 1st and 2nd shift
Actively uses visual management to monitor day-to-day productivity on the floor and can quickly identify potential issues that may disrupt flow
Defines and recommends production objectives through development of short- and long-term goals
Supervises installation and maintenance of all equipment used in manufacturing
Ensures prompt, cost-effective, and on time delivery of finished products to customers
Coordinates and collaborates with other departments to ensure top quality and service is provided to customers
Formulates and instills standard manufacturing practices based on comparative studies of methods, costs, and production figures
Keeps accurate and timely records on all employees and programs for their department.
Comprehend and execute the Union agreement
Enforces safety regulations; promotes all safety programs
Education and Experience:
A High School Diploma
2-3 years of Supervisory experience, preferably in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment
Experience in a collective bargaining environment and with lean manufacturing is highly desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal skills
Exceptional planning and organizational skills
Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Metal Forming (Shear, Punch, Brake Press, Bending)
Metal Fitting (Alignment, Welding)
Metal Machining (CNC)
Composite Fabrication
Bellows forming
Sub-assembly Test (Dye Pen, X-Ray, Water)
Other (Oven-Bake, Autoclave, Insulation)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Ability to oversee, monitor and lead employees to ensure goals are met successfully.
Core Behaviors:
Teamwork/Collaboration
Accountability
Sense of Urgency
Communication
Persistence
Physical Demands:
Lift up to 35 lbs.
Push and pull 35 lbs.
Bend Occasionally
Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
Talk and Listen Frequently
Frequent Use of Computer Monitor
Special Requirements:
FAA-safety sensitive. Employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screening for Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP); then random screenings for alcohol, Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP) after hire.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations).
Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled