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Production Supervisor, Aerospace - 2nd Shift

PPG

Sylmar, CA · Posted October 21, 2026

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About the job

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team in Sylmar, CA. As a 2nd shift Production Supervisor you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the day-to-day activities in production and supervising the staff involved in manufacturing the product. You will be responsible for assuring that the department staff has the tools and resources needed to perform the functions of daily production.

This is an onsite position in our Sylmar, CA plant and reporting to the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains a safe operating environment

Follows direction of production and functional Managers to meet daily production schedules and reports status

Works as a team with functional area supervisors and managers to accomplish objectives and meet customer requirements of quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance expectations

Supports and communicates information timely between company and employees

Responsible for 5S initiatives sustainment by identifying and eliminating waste in all phases of the production processes

Trains, cross-trains and maintains proficiency records of employees. Identifies high performers for the organization

Reviews, counsels, evaluates, and disciplines employees as necessary

Recommends proper staffing levels based on production needs

Monitors and controls cost of manufacturing, including material usage and overtime

Supervises accurate and timely reporting of WIP movement

Provides production assistance to support groups

Qualifications

Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

HS Diploma or GED with 5+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience.

Prior experience in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 7% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process , so that we can do better today than yesterday.