Fabrication 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 Fabrication Supervisor serves as a front-line operations leader responsible for executing daily manufacturing activities in a high-tempo, precision machining environment. This role ensures mission readiness by delivering production output, meeting order fulfillment requirements, and maintaining alignment with engineering and quality standards.

The Supervisor leads a team of Machinists within a large-scale production facility, overseeing the effective deployment of personnel, equipment, and resources. This position emphasizes disciplined execution, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement to achieve operational and financial objectives.

Military veterans experienced in leading teams are strongly encouraged to apply.

Operations & Execution

• Execute established operational procedures to ensure consistent and reliable production performance.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of work to meet delivery commitments.
• Manage personnel assignments, equipment availability, and tooling readiness to sustain operational effectiveness.
• Assign and supervise work activities, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and precision tolerances.
• Interpret engineering requirements and coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical or process issues.
• Analyze production demand and develop resource plans (personnel, equipment, tooling, and materials) to meet operational requirements.

Resource & Financial Stewardship

• Support adherence to budget and cost-control measures while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Identify inefficiencies, production constraints, and risks; implement corrective actions to improve performance and throughput.
• Assist with reporting, audits, and tracking of operational metrics to ensure accountability and performance alignment.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance.
• Provide clear directions, coaching, and feedback to ensure personnel are trained and equipped to meet expectations.
• Promote a safe, disciplined, and mission-focused work environment.
• Drive performance management processes, ensuring goals are clearly communicated and achieved.

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Lead initiatives to improve workflow, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste and enhance performance.
• Support line balancing, production flow improvements, and process standardization efforts.

Position Requirements

• 3-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or related operations (military leadership experience equivalent). Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and execute in high-paced environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, high degree of ownership, and accountability in decision-making.
• Proven experience with process improvement; Lean principles and workflow optimization preferred.
• Demonstrate the ability to train, coach, influence, and motivate personnel while maintaining high accountability and performance standards.

Preferred:

• Good understanding of CNC machining processes, equipment, and technical workflows.

• Execute established operational procedures to ensure consistent and reliable production performance.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure on-time completion of work to meet delivery commitments.
• Manage workforce assignments, equipment readiness, and tooling availability.
• Assign and supervise work while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and precision tolerances.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical or process issues.
• Analyze demand requirements and develop resource plans (personnel, equipment, tooling, materials) to support production needs.

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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This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee