Production Supervisor
About The Position
Sensor Systems, Inc. is hiring a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities at its Chatsworth, California facility. The role supports production goals, schedules, quality requirements, safety, and efficient workflow while providing direction and guidance to production team members. The supervisor also helps address routine production and equipment issues, maintains accurate production documentation, coordinates with management and other departments, and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. This position involves access to information, technical data, or hardware subject to ITAR. Applicants must qualify as a “U.S. person” under the applicable ITAR definition. The role requires the ability to perform essential physical functions, including lifting, pushing, and pulling carts or products as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Previous hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
- Ability to understand and follow written work instructions, procedures, specifications, and production requirements.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and support daily production goals.
- Dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining professional integrity.
- Ability to work effectively with team members and management in a production environment.
- Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, pushing, and pulling carts or products as required.
- Must qualify as a “U.S. person” under the applicable ITAR definition.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily manufacturing activities to ensure production goals, schedules, and deadlines are met.
- Provide direction and support to production team members, leads, and other assigned personnel to maintain an organized and efficient workflow.
- Assist with training new team members and provide ongoing guidance on work instructions, production methods, quality expectations, and work standards.
- Monitor production processes and verify that products meet established quality requirements, specifications, and inspection criteria.
- Ensure team members follow current work instructions, approved procedures, tooling requirements, and manufacturing process specifications.
- Help identify and resolve routine production issues, process concerns, and equipment problems, coordinating additional technical support when needed.
- Monitor production equipment and tooling condition and proper use; assist with minor troubleshooting and maintenance as appropriate.
- Ensure production records, inspection documentation, and other departmental records are accurately completed and maintained according to procedures.
- Promote safe work practices, proper equipment use, and an organized manufacturing environment; address concerns and report hazards according to company procedures.
- Communicate production priorities, issues, and progress to management and coordinate with other departments to support manufacturing operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, quality, and efficient use of production resources.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
