Assembly Supervisor in Valencia, California at ITT Aerospace Controls LLC

ITT Inc. recognizes the significant value that military talent brings to the organization. We are committed to providing engaging, meaningful, and impactful career opportunities for transitioning service members and veterans. ITT values the leadership, discipline, and technical expertise gained through military service, and we are proud to offer a workplace that recognizes and leverages these unique skill sets.

The Assembly Supervisor serves as a front-line operations leader responsible for leading a team of assemblers, executing production schedules, and maintaining strict adherence to quality and performance standards.

Military veterans experienced leading teams are strongly encouraged to apply.

Operations & Mission Execution

• Lead and supervise daily assembly to ensure production goals and delivery commitments are met.
• Assign work and prioritize tasks based on production schedules, operational requirements, and resource availability.
• Coordinate closely with Production Planning and Scheduling to ensure timely completion and shipment of orders.
• Manage personnel, equipment, tooling, and materials to ensure full operational coverage and efficiency.

Technical Oversight & Problem Solving

• Interpret blueprints, technical specifications, and engineering directives to guide assembly processes and resolve issues.
• Serve as the first line of response for troubleshooting production challenges and technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with engineering, safety, and quality standards throughout all operations.

Leadership & Team Readiness

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of assemblers, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Maintain a positive, disciplined work environment focused on teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Build team capability through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and departments to ensure continuity of operations and mission alignment.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and enforce quality standards and operational procedures.
• Participate in and lead initiatives to improve processes, standardize work methods, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance production flow and minimize downtime.
• Ensure a safe working environment while meeting production objectives.

Production Control & Reporting

• Oversee daily production activities and monitor performance against established targets.
• Collect, analyze, and report production data to leadership.
• Ensure availability of materials, tools, and equipment to prevent disruptions to operations.
• Minimize production downtime through proactive planning and rapid response to issues.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical or leadership training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, assembly, or maintenance operations (military leadership experience equivalent).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and execute in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field, or equivalent work/military experience.
• Lean principles- experience in continuous flow manufacturing environments with application of.
• Understanding how to interpret blueprints, specifications, and assembly processes.
• Experience with MRP systems and production planning tools preferred OR planning systems.

Active-Duty Military members seeking a Skillbridge opportunity in the manufacturing industry are also encouraged to reach out to the ITT Skillbridge Lead Reagan.Dyer@ITT.com for further information on skillbridge opportunities at ITT.

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