<ul> <li>Huntington Beach </li></ul> <p>SUMMARY</p> <p>Support the Machine Shop Foreman with managing the scheduling and production of product to meet or exceed the company's quality standards. Efficiently manage personnel, equipment and resources in order to support first time quality and on time delivery. Support continuous improvement efforts by providing the required training and leadership. The Machine Shop Supervisor will use their process improvement skills by coaching their team on problem solving and collaborating on measurable improvement on machine set-up time and efficiencies.</p> <p>ABOUT US</p> <p>Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.</p> <p>COMPENSATION & BENEFITS</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision </li><li>Company Paid Life Insurance </li><li>401(k) Retirement Savings Plan </li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO) </li><li>Paid Holidays </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement* </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Planning and organizing: Create schedules, assign tasks, and prioritize work to meet goals </li><li>Provide Resources: Ensure employees have the materials and equipment they need to succeed </li><li>Communicating: Relay information between management and employees, and communicate company goals </li><li>Training: Orient new employees and provide training and onboarding; establish and implement cross-training programs within the Production functions </li><li>Set training and capabilities goals for Machinist </li><li>Evaluating performance: Review work assignments and techniques, and provide feedback for improvement </li><li>Handling Issues: Handle both internal and external customer issues that might escalate, and assist with hiring and firing </li><li>Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance; train employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures </li><li>Setting Goals: Set performance goals that align with the company's plans and provide annual performance evaluations, includes reporting performance records and evaluations to Senior Leadership </li><li>Review and approve Employee timecards, overtime and requests for paid time off. </li><li>Continuous Improvement: Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements </li><li>Ensuring Compliance: Ensure compliance with legal and company policies and procedures, including meal and rest breaks, safety guidelines and company standards </li><li>Submit reports on performance and progress while maintaining various KPI's </li><li>Monitor processes for efficiency and collaborate with other departments for optimization </li><li>Align individual performance expectations with organizational goals </li><li>Provide fair, constructive, and timely feedback towards performance expectations and goals. </li></ul> <p>EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE</p> <ul> <li>5+ years of machine shop experience working with CNC Mills, CNC lathes, and conventional mill and lathe machines. </li><li>3+ years of experience leading a team. </li><li>Experience troubleshooting manufacturing operations, including machining processes. </li><li>Strong leadership qualities and 2 years' experience managing schedules, workflow safety and personnel. </li><li>Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. </li><li>Well versed in GD&T and inspection procedures and processes. </li><li>Excellent leadership experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Composite experience is preferred. </li><li>Thorough understanding of machining equipment set-ups and practices. </li></ul> <p>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. </li></ul> <p>TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional travel may be required</p> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Constant standing/walking/sitting for at least 8 hours. </li><li>Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. </li><li>Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less. Corrective lenses may be worn to fulfill requirement. </li><li>Must be able to wear common protective or safety gear such as safety glasses, shoes or other as defined in safety protocols. </li><li>The position operates in a manufacturing machine shop environment </li></ul> <p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.</p> <p>Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.</p>