Manufacturing Operations Supervisor — Aerospace Materials

PPG • Sylmar, CA

5d • $69,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Manufacturing Operations Supervisor — Aerospace Materials Ready to elevate a production team that builds Aerospace Transparency materials and parts? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, partnering across functions to hit quality, delivery, cost, and inventory targets? Are Lean, 5S, and SPC part of how you solve problems on the floor? Can you balance people leadership with day-to-day execution—training, staffing, timecards, and WIP accuracy? Salary: $69,000 – $115,000, based on experience. Your impact Advance PPG’s corporate initiatives by meeting department goals and customer expectations for product quality. Maintain a safe operating environment and provide direct production assistance. Foster a high-expectation culture with diverse assignments and teamwork across all levels. Communicate performance data clearly, drive continuous improvement, and hold teams accountable to policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, or maintenance; OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 5 years in those environments.
• At least 5 years of leadership or manufacturing supervisory experience (or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

• Leadership / People Management
• Aerosol/Propellant Experience
• Supervisory Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Budgeting / Forecasting Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Responsibilities

• Hit daily production targets and manage timecards every day while promoting productivity and engagement goals.
• Sustain 5S; identify and eliminate waste across production processes using Lean and SPC principles.
• Train and cross-train team members; maintain proficiency records; evaluate performance and recognize high performers.
• Recommend staffing levels based on production demand and keep accurate employee records.
• Control manufacturing costs: inventory control, material usage, overtime, and precise WIP movement reporting.
• Assess skill levels and address related performance issues promptly.
• Ensure equipment, tooling, supplies, and tools are maintained and available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees