Operations Supervisor We are seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced aerospace environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for production scheduling, shop floor execution, employee direction, material flow, equipment readiness, shipping support, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The Operations Supervisor will work closely with Production Leads, Quality, Engineering, Receiving, Inspection, EH&S, and administrative teams to identify and resolve issues, maintain production flow, and ensure customer commitments are met.
Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Job Summary
- Lead
daily production activities and establish priorities based on customer requirements, schedules, materials, labor, and equipment availability.
- Provide
direction, coaching, and accountability to production employees and leads.
- Monitor
production progress and proactively address bottlenecks, staffing constraints, material shortages, and schedule risks.
- Maintain
a visible presence on the shop floor and ensure adherence to work instructions, procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
- Coordinate
production travelers, documentation, schedule updates, and order requirements.
- Partner
with Quality and Engineering to resolve production and quality issues and support root-cause and corrective actions.
- Coordinate
equipment maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, and outside service providers.
- Support
material flow, receiving, inventory, shipping, carrier coordination, and on-time shipment execution.
- Promote
safety, EH&S, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
- Identify
and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- Coordinate
cross-functional resources and escalate significant production, quality, safety, equipment, material, or delivery risks.
- Lead
the annual physical inventory process and support inventory accuracy.
- Perform
other operational and supervisory duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Aerospace,
precision manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or other quality-driven manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strong
ability to prioritize work and manage production schedules and customer commitments.
- Experience
with manufacturing travelers, work instructions, production documentation, and ERP/MRP systems.
- Mechanical
aptitude and experience coordinating equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Familiarity
with shipping, receiving, inventory, and material flow.
- Strong
leadership, communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability
to work effectively across Production, Quality, Engineering, EH&S, Receiving, Inspection, and administrative functions.
- Proficiency
with Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
- Forklift
certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.
Required Experience and Education
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- 3+
years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience with demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibility.
Base Compensation: USD 80,000.00 - 90,000.00 Paid Salaried Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled 16572 Burke Ln Huntington Beach, California, 92647 United States
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