Ducommun

Production Supervisor

Ducommun$75K — $500K+*
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • High School Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Basic proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets required.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.
  • Skilled in writing routine reports and correspondence.
  • Effective public speaking skills for group settings.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain production flow and inform the Operations Manager about production goals.
  • Assign daily tasks and prioritize work for employees to prevent delays.
  • Resolve quality, material, and work instruction issues promptly.
  • Ensure daily care and upkeep of equipment and tools in the work area.
  • Lead 6S initiatives and model best practices for all employees.
  • Collaborate with engineering staff to address process and quality challenges.
  • Provide necessary training for employees to enhance skills.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement in a leadership role.
  • Engagement in safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Exposure to diverse manufacturing operations in machine shop and fabrication.
  • Possibility to influence productivity and operational effectiveness directly.
  • Supportive environment for role modeling and driving organizational policies.
Full Job Description
Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor supervises and coordinates activities of production workers forMachine Shop and other Fabrication cells. This position requires a person with strong leadership skills whois self-motivated and has a positive energized effect on others. This personwill be a role model for safety, quality, 6S, and for taking ownership fordelivering results. This position willalso be the functional lead for Machine Shop and Fabrication cells, being fullyresponsible for all aspects of these departments. Success will be measured byyear after year improvements in safety, quality, on time delivery.

Job Summary
  • Maintain production flow and inform Operations Manager of any problems meeting production goals.
  • Assignment of daily work tasks and priorities to employees in assigned department(s) to ensure no production delays.
  • Resolution of quality, material and work instruction issues.
  • Be responsible for the daily care and upkeep of equipment and tools used in the work area.
  • Lead 6S efforts and set the example for all employees to follow.
  • Work with the engineering staff to resolve process and quality issues.
  • Provide training to employees as required.
  • Represent and advocate for the Company by following and enforcing the documented Company policies.
  • Provide performance feedback from employees working in the department through performance reviews.
  • Develop and implement countermeasures and action items to effectively address cell performance issues.
  • Carries out supervisor responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Supports site initiatives as a leader of the organization.
  • Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work and assessing performance.
  • Be responsible for time and attendance in timekeeping system.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime as necessary (weekends included).
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required by the position.


Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Basic word processing and spreadsheet capability required.
  • Good organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to read and understand specifications and interpret drawings.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively.

Required Experience and Education
  • High School Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • 5+ year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.


Base Compensation: USD 75,000.00 - 850,000.00Paid Salaried

23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States

About Ducommun

Ducommun Incorporated is a publicly traded company that operates in the aerospace and defense industry. The company was founded in 1849 as a hardware store and has since evolved to become a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace and defense industries. Ducommun is headquartered in Carson, California and has operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions to its customers and has a strong focus on research and development. Ducommun is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DCO.
Learn more about Ducommun
Size
2,480 employees
Market Cap
$598.6 million
Industry
Net Income
$29.1 million
Founded
1849
5 Year Trend
+3.2%
Revenue
$628.9 million
NASDAQ

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