Sr. Production Supervisor

Job Title: Sr. Production Supervisor

Job location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $90,000-$110,000/yr

Are you looking to make a difference?  Our partnership with Airbus on the OneSat project is helping to replace wiped out communication networks in crisis zones, which can help save people’s lives.

Does working on cutting edge space technology excite you?  Stellant Systems’ state-of-the-art RF power amplifier designed to enable the next generation of software-defined satellites utilizing phased-array antennas for increased flexibility while on-orbit.

Do you want to be part of an exceptional team? The Stellant OneSat team is high-performing, engaged, and enthusiastic about our new technology solution that takes space communications to the next level.

Come join our growing team!

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers.  We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company. 

As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.

Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world’s most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we’d love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.

We currently have an opportunity for a Sr Production Supervisor to lead a highly skilled manufacturing group at our Torrance, California location.  In this position, you will be responsible for the high-quality assembly of precision Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) vacuum electronic components for commercial and government satellite applications; this requires meeting extremely high manufacturing standards with challenging lead times and cost considerations.

• 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 area and ensuring safety and the efficiency of entire shop floor
• Assess the work performance of their employees against clearly established expectations and identifying areas that need improvement (provide documented coaching where necessary)
• Work with technicians, manufacturing 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 product from engineering development to full rate production
• Review work instructions to ensure shop floor tech’s have accurate and complete instructions and if necessary recommendation changes
• Meet tight production schedules to achieve high rate production
• Train and onboard newly hired employees to make sure the 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 time management with staff
• Capacity planning of equipment and personnel
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment - preferably with manufacturing of precision RF and electronic products.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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 clean room environment is helpful.
• 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 – preferably 2+ years of experience with lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
• 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
• Lean manufacturing training and experience
• 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

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).