Description:

Windings Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company where every team member shares in our success. Since becoming an ESOP in 1998, we've proudly supported critical industries like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, and Medical. Our unique ESOP benefits can contribute 10-12% of your annual earnings to your retirement—at no cost to you—helping your savings grow through compound interest.

For over 60 years, Windings has provided critical custom motors and components for the harshest applications, including outer space, military, downhole drilling, and motor sports to name a few. If you like to take on the “tough stuff”, join us and be part of a forward-thinking, people-focused company driven by our purpose: " Making our Customer’s Critical Mission Possible."

We are hiring a Production Supervisor for our Moorpark, CA location to provide departmental direction and support, using coaching, motivation and supervisory techniques, ensures that teams achieve levels of performance in accordance to the company’s goal. The Production Supervisor continuously seeks process improvement through use of analysis of production methods and controls: Standard Operating Procedures, Best practices, and all other company policies.

What you will be responsible for:

- Lead and enforce safe work practices in compliance with company policies.

- Execute the production schedule by supervising, directing, and prioritizing daily manufacturing and shipping operations.

- Allocate labor, equipment, and materials to minimize downtime and ensure on-time completion of scheduled work.

- Monitor production efficiency, quality, and capacity; track and report downtime by cause and area.

- Support quality objectives and continuous improvement efforts (corrective actions, non-conformances, root cause analysis, 5S, etc.).

- Review production records for accuracy and completeness.

- Approve timecards and manage employee time-off to maintain production coverage.

- Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing coaching, and address conduct/performance issues per policy in coordination with HR.

- Develop and oversee training schedules; train and mentor production team members and communicate shift priorities/changes.

- Maintain strong communication across employees and leadership; promote teamwork and engagement.

- Manage inventory and replenishment of production supplies.

Requirements:

What you need...

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

- Ability to communicate to both management and staff clearly and informatively.

- Demonstrated leadership in team settings.

- Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills and methods are essential.

- Good organizational and prioritization skills.

- Positive attitude and willingness to provide feedback to help others grow.

- Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Access or other data tracking systems.

- Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred.

Education:

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred with relevant experience in a production environment. Alternatively, a minimum of 5 years of previous supervisory experience in a production environment or other related environments.

Experience:

Significant experience in a production environment that includes building & sustaining high levels of employee morale, production, quality, and scheduling. Experience in a team-based setting is preferred.

What you will get...

- An awesome employee-ownership culture

- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more)

- Paid time off

- 401k match and ESOP contributions

- Flexible work environment

- Education reimbursement

Salary Description:

$75,000 - $90,000 per annual DOQ

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.

This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Windings is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No Soliciting

Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team.