• Production Supervisor

    PDS Defense (Los Alamitos, CA)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Production Supervisor** Los Alamitos, CA Posted: 6/4/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    211663

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Shift:

    2

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor, in Los Alamitos, CA. Job ID#211663

     

    2nd Shift - Pay Rate: $80k-$82k/yrly

    Job Description:

    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

    This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned

    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

     

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

     

    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.

     

    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). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled