Production Supervisor I/II - Paso

Zone 5 Technologies•Paso Robles, CA

About The Position

Zone 5 Technologies is hiring for Production Supervisor I and Production Supervisor II roles in manufacturing. Both roles lead daily execution and frontline teams in assigned manufacturing areas, ensuring work is performed safely, to standard, on schedule, and with high quality. They work with manufacturing managers, engineering disciplines, production staff, and operations teams to meet production outcomes. Production Supervisor I leads day-to-day execution in an assigned area, shift, or line, translating production plans into clear direction, coordinating labor and work sequence, monitoring progress, and escalating risks. The supervisor provides limited, situational hands-on support—up to approximately 50% as needed—for training, short-term staffing gaps, critical build steps, or recovery from disruptions. The role also manages attendance, performance, and conduct; coaches team members; reinforces safety, quality, compliance, standard work, 5S, and visual management; and supports audits and continuous improvement. Production Supervisor II leads execution and provides technical oversight in a specialized, high-complexity manufacturing environment such as avionics, machining, or advanced composites. The role serves as the area's subject-matter leader and execution authority for complex processes, critical build steps, technical troubleshooting, and quality standards. It typically involves less than 30% hands-on work, focused on technical coaching, troubleshooting, process validation, and abnormal recovery. The supervisor partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and program or value-stream leadership; develops skilled technicians; manages higher-risk operations; and leads technical improvement efforts. Both roles require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required. The listed pay range is $75,000–$120,000 USD. Zone 5 Technologies offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, sick time, company holidays, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree is preferred for Supervisor I and strongly preferred for Supervisor II.
Supervisor I: At least 3 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
Supervisor I: Prior experience as a team lead, lead technician, or informal frontline leader.
Supervisor I: Strong understanding of manufacturing execution, quality and workmanship standards, and safety practices in regulated environments.
Supervisor I: Ability to balance hands-on support with people leadership responsibilities.
Supervisor II: At least 6 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
Supervisor II: At least 2 years in a formal supervisory or technical lead role.
Supervisor II: Demonstrated expertise in at least one specialty domain: avionics integration, harness or test; CNC machining or fabrication; or composites or advanced assembly.
Supervisor II: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and process specifications.
Supervisor II: Proven track record managing skilled technical teams and comfort owning high-risk production areas.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
Strong communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP or production tracking systems.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required.

Nice To Haves

Supervisor I: Experience supporting end-item UAV assembly or complex electromechanical builds.
Supervisor I: Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving.
Supervisor I: Prior responsibility for shift leadership or area ownership.
Supervisor II: Prior ownership of an avionics production cell, machining department, test area, or integration area.
Supervisor II: Experience supporting first article inspections, MRB processes, NPI, or rapid-scale programs.
Supervisor II: Lean, Six Sigma, or structured continuous-improvement training.
Supervisor II: Mentorship or leadership development experience.

Responsibilities

Own daily execution for the assigned manufacturing area, shift, or line.
Translate production plans and priorities into clear daily direction; coordinate labor and sequence work.
Monitor shift progress, take corrective action as needed, and escalate risks early with supporting facts.
Provide situational hands-on support for training, onboarding, staffing gaps, critical build steps, and recovery from quality or schedule disruptions.
Model correct workmanship, safety practices, and standard work without becoming a routine production resource.
Manage team members’ attendance, performance, and conduct; set expectations and provide coaching and feedback.
Support training, skill development, cross-training, and team capability development.
Own safety execution and enforce applicable procedures, including AS9100 and ITAR requirements.
Serve as a first-line quality gate, contain and escalate quality issues, and participate in audits and corrective actions.
Communicate priorities, status, risks, and recovery plans to manufacturing managers and cross-functional partners.
Participate in production meetings, execution reviews, and technical standups as applicable.
Coordinate with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and program or value-stream leadership.
Reinforce standard work, 5S, and visual management; identify improvements and support Kaizen and problem-solving activities.
For Supervisor II, own execution in a technically complex area and serve as the subject-matter leader for area-specific processes.
For Supervisor II, validate critical build steps, sign off on high-risk operations, interpret engineering documentation, and lead technical troubleshooting.
For Supervisor II, partner with Manufacturing Engineering to refine processes, improve yields, and support new product introduction or design changes.
For Supervisor II, develop senior technicians, set technical competency expectations, and own cross-training strategy for critical skills.
For Supervisor II, act as the first escalation point for nonconformance reports, material review board inputs, and root-cause investigations; validate corrective actions.
For Supervisor II, lead technical continuous-improvement efforts involving process capability, scrap reduction, throughput, visual controls, metrics, automation, tooling, and workflow.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
401(k) with company match.
Three weeks of paid time off each year.
40 hours of sick time.
12 annual company holidays.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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