Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor Location: Coachella, CA Schedule: Friday through Sunday, 3:30am to 4:00pm, with occasional coverage for first and second shift as needed A defense manufacturing company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead its third shift operation. In this role, you will oversee a team of about 20 operators, QC technicians, and a team lead while keeping safety, quality, and output on track. This is a great fit for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, digging into the data, and driving continuous improvement on the production floor.

Production Supervisor Responsibilities

• Lead a third shift team of operators, QC technicians, and a team lead, setting clear expectations and supporting their growth -Plan and assign daily work to meet production schedules without compromising safety or quality -Develop team leads and emerging leaders through coaching, feedback, and regular performance reviews -Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and improve efficiency -Analyze production and quality trends, identify root causes, and put corrective actions in place -Conduct quality and process audits and share findings with engineering and cross-functional teams -Enforce safety procedures, lead regular safety meetings, and stop production when safety or quality concerns arise -Coordinate with maintenance on preventive maintenance and respond quickly to equipment issues to minimize downtime -Maintain accurate production, attendance, and training records in the ERP system Production Supervisor Requirements:
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience, including supervisory or leadership experience -Bachelors degree is a plus -Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -Proven track record leading continuous improvement initiatives -Experience with trend analysis and using data to drive decisions -Experience working in an ERP system such as LN or SAP