Assembly Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Ascent Aerospace • Santa Ana, CA

110d

About The Position

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including conventional machines, jig, and fixture manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, qualifying as a 'US Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to efficiently manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Confidence in leading processes, overseeing projects, and seeking opportunities for improvement.
• Proven ability to collaborate with management to drive location performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage activities aligned with daily business and department needs.
• Develop, analyze, and deliver complex information effectively to team members.
• Facilitate seamless communication of schedules, objectives, quality concerns, and progress between shifts to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Mentor and guide employees, providing leadership that inspires growth and development.
• Ensure all personnel receive the required job-specific training and remain compliant with applicable training requirements.
• Assign tasks based on department needs, ensuring high-quality output and the achievement of departmental performance metrics.
• Support management in achieving program objectives and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify challenges and escalate them appropriately to management.
• Assess team expertise in executing assigned projects and tasks successfully.
• Fabricate, revise, and maintain tools, fixtures, jigs, and related components.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and model-based definition data to determine fabrication methods.
• Consistently explore opportunities to add value and fulfill new requests that support organizational goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and ensure proper care of equipment and facilities.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees