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Ducommun Operations Supervisor - Bilingual (English and Spanish) in Orange, California
Operations Supervisor
Directs and coordinates the day-to-day activities of production to obtain optimum efficiency to meet customer expectations as well as maximize profits.
Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Our facility in Orange, CA is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies.
Why Ducommun?
Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
Clean and climate controlled working environment
Opportunity for career growth
Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement
Job Summary
Supports the values of the company with emphasis on ‘Safety First’.
Leads, directs, and supervises workers in assigned areas.
Confers with other managers, supervisors and leads to coordinate efforts.
Responsible for timely communication and documentation of potential personnel issues.
Maintains time and attendance records within computer database.
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
Recommends measures to improve productions methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Confers with quality assurance and engineering on specific production issues.
Attends meetings as scheduled.
Issues written and oral instructions.
Maintains harmony among workers and resolves concerns
Standardizes procedures and suggests changes in use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, departments, or work crew.
Knowledge of policy and procedures in the event of a Hazardous waste release, fire, or explosion.
Ability to shut down operations.
Requisitions and maintains supplies for departments as needed.
Completes annual reviews of personnel.
Supports the team in their learning and development.
Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
Performs other duties as assigned including leading projects and participation in project committees.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Good verbal communication skills – able to share information in-group settings and on a “one-to-one”, answer questions both in person and by phone in a clear manner.
Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision. Meets deadlines and manage projects.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with integrated ERP systems.
Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints and mylars.
Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
Ability to lead a group of people in a constructive, productive, and fair manner.
Ability to drive root cause analysis to gain from our mistakes.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to operate overhead crane and/or hoist.
Ability to use measuring instruments including but not limited to calipers, height gage, and scales.
Overtime and weekend work as needed to support manufacturing.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook
Required Experience and Education
Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or high school diploma (or equivalent) with six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
Five years manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices highly preferred.
Supervisory experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience in quality systems preferred.
Math Skills – decimals, percentages, fractions, ratios, proportions; geometry and trigonometry is a plus.
Knowledge of policy and procedures in the event of a Hazardous waste release, fire, or explosion.
Knowledge of the chemical characteristics and location of hazardous waste in the facility.
Ability to shut down operations.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be able to handle demands associated with a supervisory position.
Must have aerospace experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
1885 N. Batavia Street
Orange, California, 92865
United States
