Fabrication Supervisor

This role is a pivotal operations leader responsible for executing daily manufacturing activities in a fast-paced, precision machining environment. The Fabrication Supervisor ensures mission readiness by delivering production output, meeting order fulfillment requirements, and maintaining alignment with engineering and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute established operational procedures to ensure consistent and reliable production performance.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of work to meet delivery commitments.
• Manage personnel assignments, equipment availability, and tooling readiness to sustain operational effectiveness.
• Assign and supervise work activities, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and precision tolerances.
• Interpret engineering requirements and coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical or process issues.
• Analyze production demand and develop resource plans (personnel, equipment, tooling, and materials) to meet operational requirements.
• Support adherence to budget and cost-control measures while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Identify inefficiencies, production constraints, and risks; implement corrective actions to improve performance and throughput.
• Assist with reporting, audits, and tracking of operational metrics to ensure accountability and performance alignment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance.
• Provide clear directions, coaching, and feedback to ensure personnel are trained and equipped to meet expectations.
• Promote a safe, disciplined, and mission-focused work environment.
• Drive performance management processes, ensuring goals are clearly communicated and achieved.
• Lead initiatives to improve workflow, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste and enhance performance.
• Support line balancing, production flow improvements, and process standardization efforts.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or related operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and execute in high-paced environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of ownership and accountability in decision-making.
• Proven experience with process improvement; Lean principles and workflow optimization preferred.
• Ability to train, coach, influence, and motivate personnel while maintaining high accountability and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of CNC machining processes, equipment, and technical workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in operations, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field, or equivalent work/military experience.
• Experience in continuous flow manufacturing environments with application of Lean principles.
• Understanding how to interpret blueprints, specifications, and assembly processes.
• Experience with MRP systems and production planning tools preferred.

Schedule

• 1st shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2nd shift: Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM – midnight
• Weekend shift: Friday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM

The work environment is currently demanding, with additional work on Saturdays (half day). The supervisor will oversee a team of 15-20 machinists.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $107,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Bonus

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Valencia, CA.