Sign upLog in
See more jobs

Manufacturing Cell Operations Lead (Aerospace)

RPS Recruitment

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    RPS Recruitment is recruiting exclusively on behalf of a global aerospace manufacturer known for engineering innovation, operational excellence, advanced manufacturing, and continuous improvement. Work within a high-performing, experienced production team in a globally trusted aerospace organization.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSanta Clarita, CA

    Description

    Manufacturing Cell Operations Lead (Aerospace)

    About the Opportunity

    • Location: Santa Clarita, CA
    • Job Type: Contract until December 2027
    • Salary: Competitive

    RPS Recruitment is recruiting exclusively on behalf of a global aerospace manufacturer known for engineering innovation, operational excellence, advanced manufacturing, and continuous improvement. You will own an off shift, leading production of complex, highly engineered aerospace components.

    Your Impact

    • Lead concise shift kickoffs; set and communicate clear production priorities
    • Allocate labor effectively and manage performance metrics in real time
    • Coach Team Leads via structured mentoring and regular 1:1s
    • Uphold safety and quality standards; identify and remove production obstacles
    • Deliver rigorous handovers for smooth shift-to-shift continuity

    What You’ll Need

    • 3–5+ years supervising teams in aerospace or defense manufacturing
    • Demonstrated ability to independently lead production in a regulated environment and meet delivery targets
    • Fluency with Lean/CI tools for process improvement
    • Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP
    • Exposure to mechanical assembly, hydraulics, actuators, valves, or precision manufacturing

    Why Join

    • Autonomy to make operational decisions with minimal support
    • Long-term runway through December 2027 to drive measurable improvements
    • Work within a high-performing, experienced production team in a globally trusted aerospace organization

    All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.

    Similar Jobs

    See more jobs