Job Description

Production Supervisor – Machine Shop (Aerospace)

Location: Southeast Ventura County, CA
Shift: 1st Shift – 6:00 AM Start
Salary: $100,000 – $110,000 + 10% Annual Bonus

We are seeking an experienced Machine Shop Production Supervisor with strong CNC machining expertise and aerospace industry experience. This role oversees daily machining operations, leads machinists and operators, and drives performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The ideal candidate understands the ins and outs of a machine shop and brings both hands-on machining knowledge and proven leadership experience.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required

  • 10+ years machining experience (CNC and/or manual machining with complex components)

  • 3–5+ years supervisory experience in a machine shop environment

  • Aerospace manufacturing experience required

  • Strong understanding of CNC operations, setups, tooling, and machining processes

Technical Qualifications

  • CNC machining operations, setups, and troubleshooting

  • Blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation

  • Cutting tools, feeds & speeds, and workholding

  • CAD/CAM experience (Mastercam or similar)

  • Metrology tools (CMM, micrometers, indicators, height gauges)

  • ERP systems (SAP preferred) and production reporting

  • SPC and statistical process monitoring

Quality & Continuous Improvement

  • Lean manufacturing tools (5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kaizen, SMED)

  • Root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, PDCA)

  • Aerospace quality systems including AS9100, PPAP/APQP, ITAR

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop machinists and operators

  • Plan and prioritize production schedules and workflows

  • Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement

  • Manage staffing, training, and performance reviews

  • Communicate effectively across engineering, quality, and supply chain teams

Operational Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily CNC and manual machining operations

  • Assign work orders to meet on-time delivery and productivity targets

  • Monitor production metrics (OEE, scrap, rework, cycle time, first-pass yield)

  • Maintain process control including setups, tooling, and programs

  • Coordinate preventive maintenance and minimize downtime

  • Manage WIP, tooling, raw materials, and consumables

  • Support cost reduction and process improvements

Preferred Certifications

  • NIMS Machining Certification

  • Certified Quality Inspector / Technician (CQI/CQT)

  • Lean / Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt

Keywords

CNC machining, machine shop supervisor, aerospace manufacturing, production supervisor, CNC operations, machining leadership, AS9100, lean manufacturing, GD&T, precision machining, CNC programming, machining operations management.

Details

Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Southeast Ventura County CA
Position Id
1410