Production Team Supervisor (2nd shift)

Axillon Aerospace•San Diego, CA

16h•$35 - $45

About The Position

Axillon Aerospace is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. We are comprised of six, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment. Learn more at axillonaerospace.com. SUMMARY: The Production Team Supervisor coordinates and supervises the daily activities and sets priorities for the production team. Provides technical expertise for complex issues and ensures effective and efficient production flow. Drives a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, reducing waste, and implementing process enhancements that support safety, quality, and productivity. NOTE: This position is for our 2nd shift schedule with regular hours from 2:30pm to 12:00am (9/80 workweek).

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
3-5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated capabilities supporting production and acting as lead for a team of staff members
Ability to plan, set priorities for the team and direct technical efforts to meet targets
Strong leadership traits and effective interpersonal skills
Skilled in identifying and resolving day-to-day technical and operational problems
Effective oral and written communication and attention to detail
Proficient in the use of MS office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

Post-Secondary/Trade School Education preferred or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.

Responsibilities

Achieves all production objectives through proper planning to meet production schedules and delivering high quality products that meet customer specifications.
Supervises daily activities and sets priorities for the production team.
Maintains necessary records/documents of production work performed.
Ensures proper use of tools, equipment, and materials used within the production department, while maintaining a safe and clean working environment that will ensure safety of all employees.
Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
In conjunction with site Human Resources, handles production team employee relations and uses appropriate discretion and sound judgement when dealing with difficult and sensitive situations .
Sets and adjusts rates of pay and hours of work.
Consistently exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Leads and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives, including identifying root causes of process bottlenecks, facilitating corrective actions, and implementing sustainable improvements aligned with Lean/Kaizen principles.
Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and leverages data to drive process optimization, reduce variability, and enhance throughput.
Encourages team engagement in improvement suggestions and fosters an environment where employees are empowered to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.