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FAA Production Supervisor

PDS Defense • Los Alamitos, CA • 2h ago

Management

FAA Production Supervisor Los Alamitos, CA Posted: 3/13/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

216077

Job Category:

Management

Position Type:

Prospect

Shift:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an FAA Production Supervisor in Los Alamitos, CA. Job ID#216077

Pay Rate: $75K - $80K

Job Description:

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the daily management of a fabrication or sub-assembly production area including the management of SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost). The candidate will direct and support the hourly employees to achieve production targets and overall company goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise, coach, and support all direct reports Uses Problem Solving Process to identify root cause of an issue and works to assign proper team to implement countermeasure in assembly, welding and fabrication of components, sub-assemblies or final assemblies Consistently uses daily management to ensure continuous flow through their area for 1st and 2nd shift Actively uses visual management to monitor day-to-day productivity on the floor and can quickly identify potential issues that may disrupt flow Defines and recommends production objectives through development of short- and long-term goals Supervises installation and maintenance of all equipment used in manufacturing Ensures prompt, cost-effective, and on time delivery of finished products to customers Coordinates and collaborates with other departments to ensure top quality and service is provided to customers Formulates and instills standard manufacturing practices based on comparative studies of methods, costs, and production figures Keeps accurate and timely records on all employees and programs for their department. Comprehend and execute the Union agreement Enforces safety regulations; promotes all safety programs This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned

Education and Experience

A High School Diploma 2-3 years of Supervisory experience, preferably in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment Experience in a collective bargaining environment and with lean manufacturing is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Excellent interpersonal skills Exceptional planning and organizational skills Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook) Metal Forming (Shear, Punch, Brake Press, Bending) Metal Fitting (Alignment, Welding) Metal Machining (CNC) Composite Fabrication Bellows forming Sub-assembly Test (Dye Pen, X-Ray, Water) Other (Oven-Bake, Autoclave, Insulation) Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

Ability to oversee, monitor and lead employees to ensure goals are met successfully.

Core Behaviors

Teamwork/Collaboration Accountability Sense of Urgency Communication Persistence

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lift up to 35 lbs. Push and pull 35 lbs. Bend Occasionally Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently Talk and Listen Frequently Frequent Use of Computer Monitor

Special Requirements

FAA-safety sensitive. Employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screening for Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP); then random screenings for alcohol, Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP) after hire.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

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