MRO Engines - Supervisor, Production

Chromalloy • San Diego, CA

1d • $77,440 - $101,640 • Onsite

About The Position

Chromalloy is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations and develop production employees. The role balances manufacturing expertise, operational discipline, and people leadership to build high-performing teams and achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals. The supervisor develops employee capability, addresses operational challenges, improves processes, and works across functions to meet customer commitments.

The position is on-site in San Diego, California, on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Work outside the scheduled hours may be required, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, based on operational needs. Non-exempt employees receive overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

The position may be considered only for U.S. persons as defined in the posting. Employment offers are conditioned on completing a background investigation and drug screen. Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success developing production employees through coaching, cross-training, performance management, and career development.
• Strong employee coaching, talent development, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience building high-performing teams through training, accountability, and engagement.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream Improvement, or Process Optimization.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, root cause analysis, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience partnering with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and other support functions to solve complex operational challenges and support customer commitments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• U.S. person status, as defined in the posting, is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Aerospace, FAA repair station, machining, welding, inspection, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with production scheduling, manufacturing metrics, and labor planning.
• A&P License or ability to obtain a Repairman Certificate, if required by site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.
• Assign, prioritize, and execute production schedules to meet customer commitments.
• Develop and coach production employees through training, cross-training, performance management, and career development.
• Build team capability, engagement, accountability, and workforce flexibility.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and Human Resources to resolve issues and achieve business objectives.
• Lead teams through production challenges, shifting priorities, and urgent customer requirements.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, continuous improvement, and process optimization initiatives.
• Analyze operational issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor production performance and drive actions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery results.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and productive work environment through workplace organization and visual management practices.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and retention efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness incentives.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Training and development curriculum and engineering fellowship programs.
• Vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed