Senior Production Supervisor - Stellant Systems
Torrance, CA 90505
About the Job
Job Title: Senior Production Supervisor
Internal Job Title: Sr Spvr, Operations Mgmt
Job Location: Torrance, CA
Salary: $100,000-$105,000 DoE
Shift: 1st
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, medical/dental/vision, 6% match on 401K, competitive PTO, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company.
As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.
Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world’s most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we’d love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.
Responsibilities:We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Production Supervisor 1st shift at our Torrance, California location. In this position, you will be responsible for the high-quality assembly of precision Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) vacuum electronic components for commercial and government satellite applications; this requires meeting extremely high manufacturing standards with challenging lead times and cost considerations.
Typical duties and requirements are not meant to be all encompassing but a general framework of requirements/responsibilities for the manufacture of traveling wave tubes and associated subassemblies.
- Management and training of hourly employees.
- Supporting development and implementation of Lean process improvement plans.
- Providing accurate production status updates to Operations management, Program Management, Engineering, and downstream production areas.
- Ensure all work is completed on time and to specification.
- Responsible for mentoring, leading and supervising employees.
- Supervise the production flow within their respective area and ensuring safety and the efficiency of entire shop floor.
- Assess the work performance of their employees against clearly established expectations and identifying areas that need improvement (provide documented coaching where necessary).
- Work with technicians, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to resolve reoccurring nonconformance issues.
- Ensure that business goals, deadlines and performance standards are met.
- Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions.
- Schedule risk identification and mitigation.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers for development teardowns.
- Perform root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans.
- Reduction of downtime for product and personnel.
- Lead efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production.
- Review work instructions to ensure shop floor tech’s have accurate and complete instructions and if necessary, recommendation changes.
- Meet tight production schedules to achieve high-rate production.
- Train and onboard newly hired employees to make sure the understand their roles.
- Drive shop floor culture, enforce systems and corporate policies.
- Develop, initiate, coordinate, and enforce system policies, and procedures.
- Monitor labor hours and overtime and implement improvement plans and time management with staff.
- Capacity planning of equipment and personnel.
- Management and training of hourly employees.
- Supporting development and implementation of Lean process improvement plans.
- Providing accurate production status updates to Operations management, Program Management, Engineering, and downstream production areas.
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment OR 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment - preferably within manufacturing of precision RF and electronic products.
Must be able to interpret detailed engineering drawings and associated assembly instructions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
Ability to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Experience with lean training, applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods.
Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production.
Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment.
Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy.
Safety training and/or safety certifications
Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving the total cost equation
Experience solving manufacturing problems related to incapable processes and or designs
- Demonstrated record of high-performance
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated leadership skills are necessary, with previous supervisory experience highly preferred.
- Previous experience working in a clean room environment is helpful.
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems, such as Infor LN, is a plus.
- Experience in a union environment is beneficial.
Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).