Production Supervisor

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Garden Grove, CA USA

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $30 - 35 per hour + [Insert Bonus/Incentive Eligibility]

Summary: At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations with a highly visible, hands-on presence on the production floor to ensure product commitments are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

You will oversee Production Leads and Assemblers while driving operational performance through disciplined execution, workforce optimization and continuous improvement. You will be accountable for On-Time Delivery (OTD), production output, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, quality, and cost performance, while partnering with cross-functional teams to remove barriers and improve manufacturing performance. You will serve as the primary liaison between Production, Training, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Human Resources, and EHS.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities:

Production Operations & Execution

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD), schedule attainment, production output, labor efficiency, and productivity goals.
• Maintain a highly visible, hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor by actively directing operations, coaching employees, removing barriers, and driving execution throughout the shift.
• Execute daily production schedule by aligning labor, equipment, and materials with customer demand and shifting business priorities.
• Partner with Operations Manager and Production Leads to optimize capacity, labor utilization, throughput, and operational performance.
• Monitor production performance throughout the shift and quickly resolve issues impacting safety, quality, productivity, or delivery commitments.

Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze KPIs including OTD, schedule attainment, productivity, labor efficiency, scrap, rework, downtime, and backlog while implementing corrective actions to improve performance.
• Lead and develop Production Leads while holding teams accountable for safety, quality, attendance, productivity, and performance expectations.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, FOD prevention, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, AS9100 quality standards, ITAR regulations, and customer requirements.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), customer audits, production readiness activities and critical, shifting customer priorities.
• Develop workforce capability through coaching, cross-training, and performance management.

Position Requirements:

Education & Technical Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required (AS or Bachelor's degree preferred).

Experience: 5-7+ years of progressive experience within aerospace, defense, or other complex manufacturing environments. 3+ years of leadership experience supervising manufacturing teams. Industry Domain: Aerospace, defense, or other complex manufacturing environments. Expert-level skills in all core assembly processes: soldering, crimping, wire termination, harness building, and (preferably) potting/molding. Advance ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, routers, and work instructions. Strong knowledge of AS9100, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, FOD prevention, and continuous improvement principles.

Regulatory Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.

Certifications & Competencies:

Certifications: J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certifications are required. Systems Proficiency: Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Syspro) and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. (Systems used: Google Workspace, ADP/Syspro/QMS).

Core Competencies: Strong communication, sound judgment, teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal:

Total Rewards & Compensation Base Salary Range: $30 – $35 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Incentive Compensation: [Specify bonus eligibility, AIP target %, or commission structure] Benefits & Perks: For a sneak peek into some of our benefits and to learn more about our career opportunities, click here https://www.winconn.com/jobs/.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.