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Posted 7 hours agoProduction Supervisor
Los Angeles, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and layout of the new production floor, including work cells, flow, and equipment placement.
- Evaluate, recommend, and coordinate procurement of production machinery and tooling.
- Develop and implement tool control systems, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
- Establish a high-performance culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety.
- Proactively develop training programs to address team and company needs.
- Manage day-to-day production activities, ensuring schedule adherence, quality standards, and efficiency targets are met.
- Collaborate with engineering on manufacturability feedback and process optimization.
- Develop and monitor KPIs and drive root cause analysis for production issues.
- Implement best practices and streamlined processes to ensure products are completed safely, with the highest quality, and delivered on time. You'll Bring These
- responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Requirements
- At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km.
- Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade. Your mission
- experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role, ideally in aerospace or high-precision industries. Proven
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, tool control systems, and production flow optimization.
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems;
- experience with system implementation is a strong plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment.
- Experience in aircraft or aerospace manufacturing.
- Familiarity with composites, precision machining, or complex assembly lines.
Experience
- Qualifications: 3+ years of
Benefits
- CAD literacy (for layout planning and production aids).
- OSHA or safety training certifications. Base Pay Range: $105,000 — $155,000 USD
Additional details
- As an innovative aerospace company entering production, we are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Production Supervisor to lead and shape the foundation of our manufacturing operations.
- You’ll be the first in this critical role, with the opportunity to influence everything from layout design to process systems, ensuring a world-class operation from day one.
- As a Production Supervisor, you will lead the planning, setup, and daily execution of aircraft production.
- This is a unique opportunity to build a manufacturing floor and team from scratch.
- You will work closely with engineering, supply chain, and leadership to ensure the factory is optimized for efficiency, quality, and scalability.
- This is a high-impact, high-visibility role ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage environments and is excited by the challenges of revolutionizing the aerospace industry. Key
- Participate in the selection and setup of an MRP/ERP system, with a focus on production tracking, inventory control, and quality integration. Team Leadership
- Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship on technical and procedural matters.
- experience setting up or scaling a manufacturing facility.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.