Operations Supervisor We are seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced aerospace environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for production scheduling, shop floor execution, employee direction, material flow, equipment readiness, shipping support, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The Operations Supervisor will work closely with Production Leads, Quality, Engineering, Receiving, Inspection, EH S, and administrative teams to identify and resolve issues, maintain production flow, and ensure customer commitments are met. 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. Job Summary Lead daily production activities and establish priorities based on customer requirements, schedules, materials, labor, and equipment availability. Provide direction, coaching, and accountability to production employees and leads. Monitor production progress and proactively address bottlenecks, staffing constraints, material shortages, and schedule risks. Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor and ensure adherence to work instructions, procedures, quality standards, and company policies. Coordinate production travelers, documentation, schedule updates, and order requirements. Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve production and quality issues and support root-cause and corrective actions. Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, and outside service providers. Support material flow, receiving, inventory, shipping, carrier coordination, and on-time shipment execution. Promote safety, EH S, housekeeping, and 5S standards. Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. Coordinate cross-functional resources and escalate significant production, quality, safety, equipment, material, or delivery risks. Lead the annual physical inventory process and support inventory accuracy. Perform other operational and supervisory duties as assigned.