Operations Supervisor

Arrowhead Talent Solutions is helping a manufacturing company find a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor in the Fullerton, CA area. A general overview of the role can be found below.

Duties: Run a safe, injury/accident-free workplace. Responsible for daily management and leadership of all resources assigned. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Schedule adherence, productivity, personnel development, time and attendance, training and establishing/monitoring departmental goals. Enhance the operational procedures, processes and systems to improve operational efficiencies. Work independently and within a team while coordinating with other Departmental Leaders and/or Managers to achieve Daily/Weekly/Monthly goals and objectives.

Interprets company policies to workers, leads by example and enforces all Federal, State and local regulations. Deploys team members to both strategically and tactically engage in cross functional problem solving to improve production efficiencies and product quality. Conducts performance appraisals and manages work performance of all subordinates.

Exercises final department recommendations regarding retention, separation, or changes in wages. Keeps accurate records pertaining to all facets of operation. Escalates irreconcilable problems to the attention of the appropriate plant management/HR.

Formulates and maintains highest standards of housekeeping (5S) in all areas assigned. Reports and rectifies any actual or perceived EH&S problems within scope of responsibility. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a combination of appropriate related work experience and education/training.

Extensive experience with CNC equipment, programming, tooling and fixturing. 6 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience and responsibility. Aerospace and/or Automotive experience preferred. Expert ability to read and interpret blueprints, methods of manufacturing, machine code, tabular data and other related technical documentation.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints. Certifications from recognized institutions like the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) can be advantageous.