1st Shift Production Supervisor

Post Date

Apr 21, 2025

Location

Los Alamitos,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

90720
US
Jul 18, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

LAX-ebeeed88-d7d6-4357-beb9-f457e88f6d64

Pay Rate

$95k - $105k (estimate)

Job Description

An aerospace company is looking for a Production Supervisor who will be responsible for the daily management of a fabrication or subassembly 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.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coach, and support all direct reports
• Use Problem Solving Process to identify root cause of an issue and work to assign proper team to implement countermeasure in assembly, welding and fabrication of
components, sub-assemblies or final assemblies
• Consistently use daily management to ensure continuous flow through their area for 1st shift
• Actively use visual management to monitor day-to-day productivity on the floor and quickly identify potential issues that may disrupt flow
• Define and recommend production objectives through development of short- and long-term goals
• Supervise installation and maintenance of all equipment used in manufacturing
• Ensure prompt, cost-effective, and on time delivery of finished products to customers
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments to ensure top quality and service is provided to customers
• Formulate and instill standard manufacturing practices based on comparative studies of methods, costs, and production figures
• Keep accurate and timely records on all employees and programs for their department
• Comprehend and execute the Union agreement
• Enforce safety regulations; promotes all safety programs

Salary: $95,000- $100,000

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• 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)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.