Stellant Systems, Inc. · 5 months ago
Sr. Production Supervisor 2nd Shift
Stellant Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Production Supervisor for their 2nd shift in Torrance, California. In this role, you will lead a skilled manufacturing team in the assembly and testing of precision vacuum electronic components, ensuring high-quality production standards and efficient operations.
ElectronicsIndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Management and training of hourly employees
Supporting development and implementation of Lean process improvement plans
Providing accurate production status updates to Operations management, Program Management, Engineering, and downstream production areas
Ensure all work is completed on time and to specification
Responsible for mentoring, leading and supervising employees
Supervise the production flow within their respective areas and ensure safety and the efficiency of the entire shop floor
Assess the work performance of employees against clearly established expectations and identify areas that need improvement (provide documented coaching where necessary)
Work with technicians, manufacturing engineers, test engineers and quality teams to resolve reoccurring nonconformance issues
Ensure that business goals, deadlines and performance standards are met
Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions
Schedule risk identification and mitigation
Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers for development teardowns
Perform root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans
Reduction of downtime for product and personnel
Lead efforts to transition products from engineering development to full rate production
Review work instructions to ensure shop floor tech’s have accurate and complete instructions and if necessary, recommend changes
Meet tight production schedules to achieve high-rate production
Train and onboard newly hired employees to make sure they understand their roles
Drive shop floor culture, enforce systems and corporate policies
Develop, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing system policies, and procedures
Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and strong time management with staff
Capacity planning of equipment and personnel
Conduct stand-up meetings with employees and management of area metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment - preferably with manufacturing and testing of precision RF and electronic products
Management and training of hourly employees
Supporting development and implementation of Lean process improvement plans
Providing accurate production status updates to Operations management, Program Management, Engineering, and downstream production areas
Ensure all work is completed on time and to specification
Responsible for mentoring, leading and supervising employees
Supervise the production flow within their respective areas and ensure safety and the efficiency of the entire shop floor
Assess the work performance of employees against clearly established expectations and identify areas that need improvement (provide documented coaching where necessary)
Work with technicians, manufacturing engineers, test engineers and quality teams to resolve reoccurring nonconformance issues
Ensure that business goals, deadlines and performance standards are met
Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions
Schedule risk identification and mitigation
Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers for development teardowns
Perform root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans
Reduction of downtime for product and personnel
Lead efforts to transition products from engineering development to full rate production
Review work instructions to ensure shop floor tech's have accurate and complete instructions and if necessary, recommend changes
Meet tight production schedules to achieve high-rate production
Train and onboard newly hired employees to make sure they understand their roles
Drive shop floor culture, enforce systems and corporate policies
Develop, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing system policies, and procedures
Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and strong time management with staff
Capacity planning of equipment and personnel
Conduct stand-up meetings with employees and management of area metrics
Preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills are necessary, with previous supervisory experience highly preferred
Must be able to interpret detailed engineering drawings and associated assembly instructions
Effective verbal and written communication skills are required
Ability to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Previous experience working in a RF test environment
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems, such as Infor LN, is a plus
Experience in a union environment is beneficial
Lean manufacturing training and experience is a plus
Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Safety training and/or safety certifications
Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving the total cost equation
Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods
Experience solving manufacturing problems related to incapable processes and or designs
Demonstrated record of high-performance
Must be able to obtain a security clearance
Company
Stellant Systems, Inc.
Stellant Systems is a partner for civil, military, and commercial organizations whose missions seek to ensure a safe, aware, and connected world.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-31Acquired
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