Production Supervisor

About the role

Cunico, a BWXT company, is seeking a Shop Supervisor to lead a unionized production workforce in a highly regulated aerospace, defense, and heavy manufacturing environment. The role involves providing frontline leadership, ensuring safe and compliant execution of daily manufacturing activities, and supporting mission-critical production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise union shop personnel to meet production, quality, and delivery milestones for aerospace/defense programs and heavy industrial products.
• Assign and coordinate daily work according to production schedules, job travelers, and engineering directives.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and traveler instructions.
• Partner with planning and scheduling to align labor availability, equipment readiness, and material flow to support program timelines.
• Support Engineering with manufacturability feedback, process clarifications, and implementation of approved engineering changes.
• Maintain full compliance with OSHA, company EH&S programs, and applicable industry/regulatory standards.
• Conduct daily safety walks and promote a disciplined safety culture—zero tolerance for unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Enforce strict adherence to prohibitive materials controls, hazardous-material handling, and facility safety protocols.
• Ensure accurate documentation, traceability, and record keeping for all production activities.
• Work closely with Quality to address nonconformances, support root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain a culture of first pass yield, precision workmanship, and disciplined process adherence.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Lean, and productivity enhancements tailored to high precision manufacturing environments.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, equipment upgrades, and improved production methods.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and performance support to union employees while following collective bargaining agreements.
• Foster clear communication, alignment, and accountability across all shifts and work centers.
• Address employee concerns proactively and escalate issues appropriately while maintaining positive labor–management relations.
• Mentor employees to support skill development, cross training, and readiness for advanced or specialized work.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Two (2) years of relevant supervisory experience in aerospace, defense, or heavy manufacturing.
• A strong working knowledge of union environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and cross-functional teams.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and high reliability manufacturing.
• A highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a schedule-driven environment.
• A U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or vocational training.
• Experience leading union personnel.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.

Pay

$76,000.00 - $119,000.00

Schedule

On-site in Long Beach, CA