Production Supervisor (Aerospace)

Overview

Eleven Recruiting is searching for a Production Supervisor for one of our largest aerospace manufacturing clients, sitting onsite in Montebello, CA. This position will oversee daily fabrication operations with a strong focus on press brake forming, welding, and precision fabrication processes. The Production Supervisor will ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production, leading a team of skilled fabricators and welders to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals. The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical fabrication knowledge, leadership ability, and production management experience within an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment.

Base pay range

$100,000.00 / yr - $120,000.00 / yr

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Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities across fabrication areas including press brake, welding, cutting, and forming.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work orders to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Oversee setup, operation, and troubleshooting of fabrication equipment, ensuring adherence to manufacturing specifications and tolerances.
• Verify that in-process and final parts meet all AS9100 / aerospace quality standards before release.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve process or equipment issues promptly.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate fabrication personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the fabrication area remains clean, organized, and FOD-free, maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.
• Support process optimization and Lean initiatives, identifying waste and implementing improvements to drive throughput and efficiency.
• Review and maintain production documentation including blueprints, travelers, and work instructions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor labor utilization, productivity, and material usage to support cost and performance targets.
• Lead safety meetings, enforce PPE use, and maintain compliance with all company and OSHA safety requirements.
• Support new product introductions and prototype builds in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.
• Communicate production status, issues, and performance metrics to the Operations Manager daily.

Qualifications

Education

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Product Management and Management

Industries : Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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