Ducommun Incorporated · 1 day ago
Production Lead
Orange, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23/hr - $25/hr
3+ years expDucommun Incorporated is the oldest company in California, providing innovative manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The Production Lead supervises production workers, coordinates activities, and ensures adherence to company policies while maintaining production records and resolving work problems.
AerospaceElectronicsIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Supervises and coordinates activities of production workers by performing the following duties
Directly supervises up to 30 employees
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties
Overseeing production staff and ensuring that team members are adhering to company policies
Maintains time and production records
Establishes priorities and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
Resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems
Estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment
Ensure proper training of facility personnel on procedures, safety protocols, and equipment handling
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
Answer internal corrective action requests
Conduct interviews for new hires
Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments
Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area
Performs other duties as assigned including leading projects and participation in project committees
Qualification
Required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Critical thinking skills and good decision-making thought processes
Proficient computer skills. (Microsoft Office Suite)
Ability to effectively communicate among all levels within the organization
H.S. Diploma or GED
Three to five years of related experience and/or training
Preferred
Leadership Training for Supervisors is preferred
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick time
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Annual bonus plan
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Ducommun Incorporated
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$724.4M2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-05-15Post Ipo Equity· $74.4M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Stephen Oswald
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Chris Wampler
Advisor to the CFO
Recent News
Ducommun Incorporated
2025-12-02
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