Manufacturing Supervisor

CIRCOR International

Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal Production

Corona, CA - USA

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

As Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead daily production to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals while driving cost-effective, high-quality output. You will manage a small team, coordinate labor with schedules, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will work across Quality, Engineering, and Planning to resolve production issues and implement lean practices. This role supports key performance targets and regulatory standards in aerospace manufacturing, offering a chance to shape routine operations and mentor others. You’ll engage with cross-functional partners to sustain efficient, compliant manufacturing in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead daily production to meet schedules, safety, quality, and cost targets
Supervise one Manufacturing Lead and production personnel to fulfill daily output
Plan and coordinate labor resources to support schedules and customer commitments
Drive continuous improvement, problem solving, waste reduction, and staff engagement
Lead production meetings and communicate KPIs, priorities, and customer needs
Monitor workflow to improve throughput, efficiency, and utilization
Provide coaching, training, and performance management for staff
Ensure training and certification in procedures, safety, and quality standards
Coordinate with upstream/downstream operations to address production issues
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, and Customer Service to resolve challenges
Provide ETCs to Planning and Customer Service
Establish standardized work and visual management; lead Lean initiatives
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality and productivity
Manage design changes, revisions, and new product introductions in production
Coordinate with Documentation and Engineering for new assembly instructions
Support MRB activities and disposition of nonconforming units
Participate in cycle counts and material control for inventory accuracy
Ensure compliance with cost, waste, quality, OSHA, environmental, and safety standards
Maintain AS9100 compliance and support audits
Drive accountability for KPIs: safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, scrap, and labor efficiency

Key requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field; minimum 3+ years in a manufacturing supervisory role
Experience in aerospace/defense or highly regulated environments preferred
Proven leadership with track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
Experience with Lean, Kaizen, 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement
Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, and manufacturing processes
Experience with AS9100 quality systems and aerospace regulatory requirements preferred
FAA Repair Station experience a plus
Experience in MRB, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems
Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to change and lead continual improvement initiatives

Strong leadership and team-building Effective communication (verbal and written)Problem-solving and decision-making Lean Manufacturing Kaizen 5S

Description

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