Production Supervisor, Aerospace - 2nd Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team in Sylmar, CA. As a 2nd shift Production Supervisor you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the day-to-day activities in production and supervising the staff involved in manufacturing the product. You will be responsible for assuring that the department staff has the tools and resources needed to perform the functions of daily production.
This is an onsite position in our Sylmar, CA plant and reporting to the Production Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintains a safe operating environment
- Follows direction of production and functional Managers to meet daily production schedules and reports status
- Works as a team with functional area supervisors and managers to accomplish objectives and meet customer requirements of quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance expectations
- Supports and communicates information timely between company and employees
- Responsible for 5S initiatives sustainment by identifying and eliminating waste in all phases of the production processes
- Trains, cross-trains and maintains proficiency records of employees. Identifies high performers for the organization
- Reviews, counsels, evaluates, and disciplines employees as necessary
- Recommends proper staffing levels based on production needs
- Monitors and controls cost of manufacturing, including material usage and overtime
- Supervises accurate and timely reporting of WIP movement
- Provides production assistance to support groups
Qualifications
- Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
- HS Diploma or GED with 5+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
- Prior experience in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
The base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 7% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.
About us:
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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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