Technical Production Manager

Job Description

Production Manager (Supervisor II) – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: North Los Angeles County, California

Reports To: Manufacturing Manager / VP of Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

-A well-established aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Production Manager (Supervisor II) to lead a designated portion of its manufacturing organization. This role is responsible for ensuring products meet strict aerospace quality and performance standards while being produced on schedule and within budget.

-This position plays a key role in driving operational performance, leading production teams, and collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time manufacturing operations.
• Develop and sustain processes that maximize utilization of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Implement and monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Partner with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations, including Lean and visual management systems.
• Standardize work instructions, tooling, and processes in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Identify and introduce capital equipment to improve efficiency and ROI.
• Support the development and monitoring of departmental budgets.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Lead hiring, mentoring, training, and performance management for production staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality, HR, Finance, EH&S, Customer Service, Engineering, and R&D.
• Maintain strong communication across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership ability with experience motivating and developing production teams.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, automated scheduling systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience working closely with quality, manufacturing engineering, facilities, or materials functions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong business acumen and customer interaction experience.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement or Lean initiatives.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline required.
• 1–2+ years of operations or manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in aerospace manufacturing.

Opportunity Highlights

• Strong internal promotion culture – the company is known for developing talent and promoting from within.
• Clear leadership growth paths – successful performers can progress into roles such as Engineering Manager, VP of Engineering, VP of Operations, and other senior leadership positions.
• Backed by a global organization – part of a large, publicly traded Fortune 500 company with multiple divisions across the United States.
• Long-term career stability and resources of a global enterprise, combined with the impact and visibility of a focused business unit.
• Will relocate